Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5578: Family law: child custody; changing the established custodial environment of a child; expand. Amends secs. 7 & 8 of 1970 PA 91 (722.27 & 722.28).

In committee Last action February 26, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 02/24/2026

Plain-language summary

HB 5578 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Family law: child custody; changing the established custodial environment of a child; expand. Amends secs. 7 & 8 of 1970 PA 91 (722.27 & 722.28). Primary sponsor: Jamie Thompson (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): bill electronically reproduced 02/24/2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jamie Thompson (Republican). 4 co-sponsors.