Michigan · 2025-2026
HB 5212
Family law: child custody; factors determining best interest of child in joint custody; include equal time with both parents as a factor. Amends secs. 6a & 7a of 1970 PA 91 (MCL 722.26a & 722.27a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5211'25, HB 5213'25
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HB 5212 proposes amending sections 6a and 7a of the 1970 PA 91 to include equal time with both parents as a factor when determining the best interest of a child in joint custody cases. The bill is tied to HB 5211'25 and HB 5213'25.
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Sponsors + 25 cosponsors
- Jimmie Wilson Democratic lead
- Amos O'Neal Democratic
- Brad Paquette Republican
- Brenda Carter Democratic
- Brian BeGole Republican
- Cam Cavitt Republican
- Cynthia Neeley Democratic
- Dave Prestin Republican
- Doug Wozniak Republican
- Gina Johnsen Republican
- Greg Alexander Republican
- Greg Markkanen Republican
- Helena Scott Democratic
- Jaime Greene Republican
- Jamie Thompson Republican
- Jay DeBoyer Republican
- Joey Andrews Democratic
- J.R. Roth Republican
- Karl Bohnak Republican
- Kimberly Edwards Democratic
- Luke Meerman Republican
- Mike Harris Republican
- Noah Arbit Democratic
- Ron Robinson Republican
- Rylee Linting Republican