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MI HB5211
Bill
Status
11/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gina Johnsen
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AI Summary
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Creates a presumption that equal or approximately equal parenting time between both parents is in the best interests of the child in custody disputes between parents
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Requires the presumption of equal parenting time to be rebutted only by clear and convincing evidence that it would not serve the child's best interests
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Mandates courts to make written findings and conclusions of law when determining the best interests of a child in custody cases
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Updates gender-neutral language throughout the Child Custody Act of 1970, replacing "his or her" with "the child's" or "the child's or sibling's"
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Takes effect only if companion bills HB 5212 and HB 5213 are also enacted into law
Legislative Description
Family law: child custody; factors determining best interest of child; include equal time with both parents as a factor. Amends secs. 3 & 5 of 1970 PA 91 (MCL 722.23 & 722.25). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5212'25, HB 5213'25
Family law: child custody
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/04/2025
11/5/2025