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HB 5213

Family law: child custody; information on the presumption of equal or approximately equal parenting time; require the friend of the court to provide. Amends sec. 5 of 1982 PA 294 (MCL 552.505). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5211'25, HB 5212'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Alexander and 24 co-sponsors

Overview: HB 5213, Family law: child custody; information on the presumption of equal or approximately equal parenting time; require the friend of the court to provide. Amends sec.

referred to second reading
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Bill Summary · HB 5213

Overview: HB 5213, Family law: child custody; information on the presumption of equal or approximately equal parenting time; require the friend of the court to provide. Amends sec. 5 of 1982 PA 294 (MCL 552.505). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5211'25, HB 5212'25. Bill electronically reproduced 11/04/2025. Introduced on March 14, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to require the friend of the court to provide information to parents about the presumption of equal or approximately equal parenting time in child custody cases. This is intended to promote shared parenting arrangements and ensure parents are aware of their rights and the legal presumption.

Key Provisions:
- Requires the friend of the court to provide information to parents about the presumption of equal or approximately equal parenting time
- Specifies the information must be provided at the initial meeting or within 14 days of the filing of the action
- Outlines the required content of the information, including details on the presumption and how to rebut it

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Parents involved in child custody cases will be directly affected, as they will receive information about the legal presumption
- The friend of the court will be required to provide the new informational materials
- The bill may impact custody arrangements, potentially leading to more equal or shared parenting time

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill was electronically reproduced on 11/04/2025 and was introduced on March 14, 2025
- It is tied to two other bills, HB 5211'25 and HB 5212'25
- The current status is that the bill has been introduced, but no further legislative action is specified

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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