Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 940: 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: SB 0941'26, SB 0942'26

In committee Last action April 29, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY

Plain-language summary

SB 940 is a bill introduced in the Michigan Senate on April 29, 2026. 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: SB 0941'26, SB 0942'26. Primary sponsor: Jim Runestad (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jim Runestad (Republican).