Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced

SB 1188 — Family law: child support; cancellation of child support; allow under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 3, 19 & 27 of 1982 PA 295 (MCL 552.603 et seq.) & adds sec. 18. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1189'26

Last action — 10/1/2026 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

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In plain language

The bill allows for the cancellation of child support under certain conditions.

This legislation amends existing family law to permit the cancellation of child support payments in specific circumstances. It modifies several sections of the current child support law to include these provisions.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill may change how families handle child support obligations, allowing for possible cancellations in specific situations.

Summary

Family law: child support; cancellation of child support; allow under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 3, 19 & 27 of 1982 PA 295 (MCL 552.603 et seq.) & adds sec. 18. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1189'26

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. 10/1/2026 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1188 do?
Family law: child support; cancellation of child support; allow under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 3, 19 & 27 of 1982 PA 295 (MCL 552.603 et seq.) & adds sec. 18. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1189'26
What is the current status of SB 1188?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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