2014 House Bill 5469 / Public Act 370

Revise paternity law and unwed father child support details

Introduced in the House

April 23, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Kenneth Kurtz (R-58)

To establish procedures for consolidating within one government agency a county prosecutor’s authority in cases involving a jurisdiction in another state to seek child support from the father of a child born out of wedlock. The authority would then fall under either the friend of the court office, or an attorney employed or under contract with either the county or the state Department of Human Services.

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. 18, 2014

Passed in the House 96 to 12 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 23, 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 establish procedures for consolidating within one government agency a county prosecutor’s authority in cases involving a jurisdiction in another state to seek child support from the father of a child born out of wedlock. The authority would then fall under either the friend of the court office, or an attorney employed or under contract with either the county or the state Department of Human Services.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 17, 2014