Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5211: Family law: child custody; factors determining best interest of child; include equal time with both parents as a factor. Amends secs. 3 & 5 of 1970 PA 91 (MCL 722.23 & 722.25). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5212'25, HB 5213'25

In committee Last action June 24, 2026: referred to second reading

Plain-language summary

HB 5211 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on November 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Family law: child custody; factors determining best interest of child; include equal time with both parents as a factor. Amends secs. 3 & 5 of 1970 PA 91 (MCL 722.23 & 722.25). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5212'25, HB 5213'25. Primary sponsor: Gina Johnsen (Republican). It lists 24 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2026): referred to second reading.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Gina Johnsen (Republican). 24 co-sponsors.