2014 House Bill 5465 / Public Act 366

Revise paternity law and unwed father child support details

Introduced in the House

April 23, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Kenneth Kurtz (R-58)

To specify procedures for establishing the paternity of a child born out of wedlock to a mother on welfare, and for seeking child support from the man the process determines to be the child’s father.

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. 10, 2014

Substitute offered by Rep. Kenneth Kurtz (R-58)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 17, 2014

Passed in the House 104 to 4 (details)

To specify procedures for establishing the paternity of a child born out of wedlock to a mother on getting some form of welfare benefits, and for seeking child support from the man the process determines to be the child’s father.

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 specify procedures for establishing the paternity of a child born out of wedlock to a mother on getting some form of welfare benefits, and for seeking child support from the man the process determines to be the child’s father.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 17, 2014