2024 House Bill 6261

Family law: child custody; parenting plan for joint physical custody; provide for.

A bill to amend 1970 PA 91, entitled “Child custody act of 1970,” by amending sections 2, 3, 6a, 7, and 7a (MCL 722.22, 722.23, 722.26a, 722.27, and 722.27a), section 2 as amended by 2015 PA 51, section 3 as amended by 2016 PA 95, section 6a as added by 1980 PA 434, section 7 as amended by 2015 PA 52, and section 7a as amended by 2016 PA 96.

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The bill amends the Child Custody Act of 1970 to prioritize joint custody and equal parenting time, redefine key terms, and establish guidelines for custody decisions, including considerations for military deployment and cases of criminal conduct.

Introduced in the House

Dec. 10, 2024

Introduced by Reps. Andrew Beeler (R-64) and Jamie Thompson (R-28)

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors