2014 House Bill 5512 / Public Act 375

Revise paternity law and unwed father child support details

Introduced in the House

May 1, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Kenneth Kurtz (R-58)

To deny welfare benefits if a recipient fails to comply with applicable child support requirements, including a duty to make efforts to establish paternity and obtain child support.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

May 14, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 17, 2014

Passed in the House 94 to 14 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 18, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services

Oct. 22, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 10, 2014

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To deny welfare benefits if a recipient fails to comply with applicable child support requirements, including a duty to make efforts to establish paternity and obtain child support.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 17, 2014