Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5163: Children: child abuse or child neglect; exceptions to the definition of child neglect; provide. Amends sec. 2 of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.622).

In committee Last action June 23, 2026: referred to second reading

Plain-language summary

HB 5163 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on October 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Children: child abuse or child neglect; exceptions to the definition of child neglect; provide. Amends sec. 2 of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.622). Primary sponsor: Jennifer Wortz (Republican). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2026): referred to second reading.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jennifer Wortz (Republican). 14 co-sponsors.