Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HB5212: Family law: child custody; factors determining best interest of child in joint custody; include equal time with both parents as a factor. Amends secs. 6a & 7a of 1970 PA 91 (MCL 722.26a & 722.27a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5211'25, HB 5213'25
Status: In committee, June 24, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 1970 PA 91, entitled "Child custody act of 1970," by amending sections 6a and 7a (MCL 722.26a and 722.27a), section 6a as added by 1980 PA 434 and section 7a as amended by 2016 PA 96.
From the introduced text, November 4, 2025:
A bill to amend 1970 PA 91, entitled "Child custody act of 1970," by amending sections 6a and 7a (MCL 722.26a and 722.27a), section 6a as added by 1980 PA 434 and section 7a as amended by 2016 PA 96. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 6a. (1) In custody disputes between parents, the parents shall must be advised by the court of joint custody and the presumption of equal or approximately equal parenting time. At the request of either parent, the court shall consider an award of joint custody, and shall state on the record the reasons for granting or denying a request. In other cases joint custody may be considered by the court. The court shall determine whether joint custody is in the best interest of the child by considering the following factors: (a) The factors enumerated in section 3. (b) Whether the parents will be able to cooperate and generally agree concerning important decisions affecting the welfare of the child.At the time of initiating a paternity, custody, divorce with a minor child, or support action in the family division of circuit court, the court must issue a notice that must be served on all parties with the pleadings. The notice under this section must contain the following: NOTICE: 1. An action within the jurisdiction …
Sponsors
- Wilson, Jimmie (D, 32) · primary sponsor
- Johnsen, Gina (R, 78)
- BeGole, Brian (R, 71)
- Robinson, Ron (R, 58)
- Meerman, Luke (R, 89)
- Edwards, Kimberly (D, 12)
- Roth, John (R, 104)
- Prestin, David (R, 108)
- Wozniak, Douglas (R, 59)
- Harris, Mike (R, 52)
- Alexander, Gregory (R, 98)
- Greene, Jaime (R, 65)
Latest actions
- : referred to second reading
- : reported with recommendation without amendment
- : bill electronically reproduced 11/04/2025
- : referred to Committee on Judiciary
- : read a first time
- : introduced by Representative Rep. Jimmie Wilson Jr.
Subjects: Family law: child custody
Common questions
- What is HB5212?
- HB5212 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Family law: child custody; factors determining best interest of child in joint custody; include equal time with both parents as a factor. Amends secs. 6a & 7a of 1970 PA 91 (MCL 722.26a & 722.27a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5211'25, HB 5213'25.
- What does HB5212 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1970 PA 91, entitled "Child custody act of 1970," by amending sections 6a and 7a (MCL 722.26a and 722.27a), section 6a as added by 1980 PA 434 and section 7a as amended by 2016 PA 96.
- What is the status of HB5212?
- In committee as of June 24, 2026. Latest action: referred to second reading (June 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5212?
- Wilson, Jimmie (D, 32), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5212?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5212
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