Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5212: Family law: child custody; factors determining best interest of child in joint custody; include equal time with both parents as a factor. Amends secs. 6a & 7a of 1970 PA 91 (MCL 722.26a & 722.27a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5211'25, HB 5213'25

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

Plain-language summary

HB 5212 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 in joint custody; include equal time with both parents as a factor. Amends secs. 6a & 7a of 1970 PA 91 (MCL 722.26a & 722.27a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5211'25, HB 5213'25. Primary sponsor: Jimmie Wilson (Democratic). It lists 25 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2026): referred to second reading.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jimmie Wilson (Democratic). 25 co-sponsors.