2014 House Bill 5463 / Public Act 364

Revise paternity law and unwed father child support details

Introduced in the House

April 23, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Cindy Denby (R-47)

To revise the state paternity law so that if a DNA test shows a 99 percent chance that a man is a child’s father then paternity is “established” in law rather than “presumed”.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

May 21, 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 106 to 2 (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 revise the state paternity law so that if a DNA test shows a 99 percent chance that a man is a child’s father then paternity is “established” in law rather than “presumed”.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 17, 2014