Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 5211 — 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

Last action — referred to second reading

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 24, 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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In plain language

The bill includes equal time with both parents as a factor in child custody decisions.

This legislation aims to amend family law by adding equal time with both parents as a consideration in determining the best interest of a child during custody proceedings. It modifies existing statutes that guide these decisions.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may have a greater emphasis on shared parenting in custody arrangements.

Summary

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

Bill Text

Action History

  1. referred to second reading

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5211 do?
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
Who sponsors HB 5211?
HB 5211 is sponsored by Gina Johnsen (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5211?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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