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HB4216 • 2026

Family law: parenting time; reference to section 7b of the child custody act of 1970 in the probate code of 1939; modify. Amends sec. 60, ch. X of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 710.60). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4217'25

Family law: parenting time; reference to section 7b of the child custody act of 1970 in the probate code of 1939; modify. Amends sec. 60, ch. X of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 710.60). 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 parenting time rules will be modified or what changes are being made. The exact nature and extent of the modifications remain unclear without additional context from the full text of the bill.

Changes to Parenting Time Rules

This bill modifies how the probate code of 1939 references section 7b of the child custody act from 1970 in relation to parenting time.

What This Bill Does

  • Modifies a part of the probate code that deals with parenting time by referencing section 7b of the child custody act of 1970.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People involved in family law cases where parenting time is determined according to the probate code and child custody act.

Terms To Know

Parenting Time
The schedule that says when each parent can spend time with their child after a separation or divorce.
Probate Code
A set of laws that deal with things like wills, trusts, and family matters such as custody and parenting time.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill text does not provide specific details on how the changes to parenting time rules will be applied.
  • It is unclear what exact modifications are being made without seeing the full text of the bill or related sections of existing laws.

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 probate code of 1939; modify. Amends sec. 60, ch. X of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 710.60). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4217'25