2013 House Bill 5082 / 2014 Public Act 526

Authorize child custody “parenting time coordinator”

Introduced in the House

Oct. 16, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Kurt Heise (R-20)

To authorize the appointment in child custody disputes of a “parenting time coordinator” to help implement court orders related to parenting time, if the parties agree.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 8, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 20, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered

To add language requiring the state court administrative office to develop qualification and training standards of parenting coordinators.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Kurt Heise (R-20)

To clarify a detail of the scope of a coordinator's duties.

The amendment passed by voice vote

May 22, 2014

Passed in the House 106 to 4 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 27, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

July 16, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 18, 2014

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To authorize the appointment in child custody disputes of a “parenting time coordinator” to help implement court orders related to parenting time, if the parties agree.

Received in the House

Dec. 18, 2014

Passed in the House 106 to 4 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2014