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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Wortz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Timmy Beson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| Joseph Fox | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 101 |
| Phil Green | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Jaime Greene | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Nancy Jenkins-Arno | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Gina Johnsen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Pat Outman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Brad Paquette | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Joe Pavlov | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Angela Rigas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Rachelle Smit | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Jamie Thompson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Jimmie Wilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Jason Woolford | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- referred to second reading
- reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)
- bill electronically reproduced 10/29/2025
- referred to Committee on Families and Veterans
- read a first time
- introduced by Representative Rep. Jennifer Wortz