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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Thompson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Karl Bohnak | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 109 |
| Luke Meerman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Angela Rigas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Josh Schriver | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- bill electronically reproduced 02/24/2026
- referred to Committee on Families and Veterans
- read a first time
- introduced by Representative Rep. Jamie Thompson