Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HB5213: Family law: child custody; information on the presumption of equal or approximately equal parenting time; require the friend of the court to provide. Amends sec. 5 of 1982 PA 294 (MCL 552.505). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5211'25, HB 5212'25
Status: In committee, June 24, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 1982 PA 294, entitled "Friend of the court act," by amending section 5 (MCL 552.505), as amended by 2009 PA 233.
From the introduced text, November 4, 2025:
A bill to amend 1982 PA 294, entitled "Friend of the court act," by amending section 5 (MCL 552.505), as amended by 2009 PA 233. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 5. (1) Each office of the friend of the court has the following duties: (a) To inform each party to a domestic relations matter that, unless 1 of the parties is required to participate in the title IV-D child support program, they may choose not to have the office of the friend of the court administer and enforce obligations that may be imposed in the domestic relations matter. (b) To inform each party to a domestic relations matter that, unless 1 of the parties is required to participate in the title IV-D child support program, they may direct the office of the friend of the court to close the friend of the court case that was opened in their domestic relations matter. (c) To provide an informational pamphlet, in accordance with the model pamphlet developed by the bureau, to each party to a domestic relations matter. The informational pamphlet shall must explain the procedures of the court and the office; the duties of the office; the rights and responsibilities of the parties, including notification that each party to the dispute has the right to meet with …
Sponsors
- BeGole, Brian (R, 71) · primary sponsor
- Johnsen, Gina (R, 78)
- 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)
- Cavitt, Cameron (R, 106)
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. Brian BeGole
Subjects: Family law: child custody
Common questions
- What is HB5213?
- HB5213 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Family law: child custody; information on the presumption of equal or approximately equal parenting time; require the friend of the court to provide. Amends sec. 5 of 1982 PA 294 (MCL 552.505). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5211'25, HB 5212'25.
- What does HB5213 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1982 PA 294, entitled "Friend of the court act," by amending section 5 (MCL 552.505), as amended by 2009 PA 233.
- What is the status of HB5213?
- In committee as of June 24, 2026. Latest action: referred to second reading (June 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5213?
- BeGole, Brian (R, 71), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5213?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5213
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