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HB4215 • 2026

Family law: parenting time; reference to section 7b of the child custody act of 1970 in the revised judicature act of 1961; modify. Amends sec. 1035 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1035). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4217'25

Family law: parenting time; reference to section 7b of the child custody act of 1970 in the revised judicature act of 1961; modify. Amends sec. 1035 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1035). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4217'25

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Sponsor
Brad Paquette (District 37)
Last action
2025-03-13
Official status
bill electronically reproduced 03/12/2025
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on how section 7b is being modified or the exact nature of the updates to the Revised Judicature Act.

Parenting Time Rules Update

This bill changes how courts refer to a part of the child custody act when deciding on parenting time for parents who are not living together.

What This Bill Does

  • Changes how courts use section 7b of the Child Custody Act in making decisions about parenting time.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Parents who do not live together and need help from courts to decide on parenting time for their children.

Terms To Know

Parenting Time
The schedule of when a parent can spend time with their child after they are no longer living together as a family.
Child Custody Act
A law that helps decide who gets custody of children and how parenting time is shared between parents.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide details on how the changes will be implemented.
  • It's unclear what specific parts of section 7b of the Child Custody Act are being modified.

Bill History

  1. 2025-03-13 HJ 27 Pg. 243

    bill electronically reproduced 03/12/2025

  2. 2025-03-12 HJ 26 Pg. 235

    introduced by Representative Rep. Brad Paquette

  3. 2025-03-12 HJ 26 Pg. 235

    read a first time

  4. 2025-03-12 HJ 26 Pg. 235

    referred to Committee on Families and Veterans

Official Summary Text

Family law: parenting time; reference to section 7b of the child custody act of 1970 in the revised judicature act of 1961; modify. Amends sec. 1035 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1035). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4217'25