HB5211

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

Introduced·11/4/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5211 amends child custody laws to include equal time with both parents as a factor in determining the best interest of the child.

Michigan HB5211 amends the state's family law regarding child custody by adding equal time with both parents as a factor in determining the best interest of the child. The bill also includes provisions for cases involving parents convicted of criminal sexual conduct, ensuring that such parents are not awarded custody unless both the other parent and the child consent. The court must consider various factors, including the child's preference if deemed old enough, the moral fitness of the parents, and the stability of the child's environment.

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Calendar

Jun 24

10:30 AM

House Judiciary

Apr 29

10:30 AM

House Judiciary

History

Jun 24

House

Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment

Jun 24

House

Referred To Second Reading

Nov 5, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/04/2025