Family law: child custody; verified affidavit in custody orders; require. Amends sec. 209 of 2001 PA 195 (MCL 722.1209).
This bill requires parents involved in child custody cases in Michigan to submit a verified statement detailing the child's living history and any related legal proceedings. Specifically, each party must disclose the child's current and past addresses, names of previous caregivers, and information about any other custody cases, domestic violence orders, or adoption proceedings that could impact the current case. The law also mandates that parties continuously update the court if new relevant legal actions arise and allows judges to pause the case if this information is not provided. Additionally, the bill includes a provision to protect sensitive information regarding health, safety, or liberty by sealing it unless a judge determines disclosure is necessary for justice.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Dec 2024
House Passage
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Sep 26, 2024
Last action Dec 18, 2024
Floor votes · House Dec 10, 2024
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Dec 18, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
Dec 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Dec 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call # 407 Yeas 98 Nays 10 Excused 0 Not Voting 2
lower
Dec 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
substitute (H-1) adopted
lower
Nov 12, 2024
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Nov 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
Sep 26, 2024
Committee
referred to Committee on Families, Children and Seniors
lower
Sep 26, 2024
Introduced
introduced by Representative Stephanie A. Young
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Stephanie Young
DDemocratic
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