Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5213: Family law: child custody; information on the presumption of equal or approximately equal parenting time; require the friend of the court to provide. Amends sec. 5 of 1982 PA 294 (MCL 552.505). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5211'25, HB 5212'25
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5213 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on November 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Family law: child custody; information on the presumption of equal or approximately equal parenting time; require the friend of the court to provide. Amends sec. 5 of 1982 PA 294 (MCL 552.505). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5211'25, HB 5212'25. Primary sponsor: Brian BeGole (Republican). It lists 24 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2026): referred to second reading.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian BeGole | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Greg Alexander | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Joey Andrews | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Noah Arbit | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Timmy Beson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| Karl Bohnak | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 109 |
| Brenda Carter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Cam Cavitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 106 |
| Jay DeBoyer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Kimberly Edwards | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Jaime Greene | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Mike Harris | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Gina Johnsen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Rylee Linting | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Greg Markkanen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 110 |
| Luke Meerman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Cynthia Neeley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Amos O'Neal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 94 |
| Brad Paquette | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Dave Prestin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 108 |
| Ron Robinson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| J.R. Roth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 104 |
| Helena Scott | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Jamie Thompson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Doug Wozniak | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
“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 without amendment
- bill electronically reproduced 11/04/2025
- referred to Committee on Judiciary
- read a first time
- introduced by Representative Rep. Brian BeGole