Family law: parenting time; reference to section 7b of the child custody act of 1970 in the revised judicature act of 1961; modify. Amends sec. 1035 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1035). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4217'25

HB 4215 amends Michigan's Revised Judicature Act to update rules for mediation in family law cases involving parenting time. It requires courts to first determine if mediation is appropriate before ordering it in contested domestic relations cases, particularly when protection orders exist or child abuse/neglect proceedings are ongoing. The bill also mandates that mediators screen for domestic violence or coercion using state protocols to ensure safety during mediation. This directly affects parents, courts, and mediators handling custody, parenting time, and support disputes under Michigan law.