2014 House Bill 5473 / Public Act 374

Revise paternity law and unwed father child support details

Introduced in the House

April 23, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Matt Lori (R-59)

To establish that a court could refuse to enter an order revoking an "acknowledgement of parentage" if it finds evidence that such an order would not be in the best interests of the child.

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 35 to 1 (details)

To establish that a court could refuse to enter an order revoking an "acknowledgement of parentage" if it finds evidence that such an order would not be in the best interests of the child.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 17, 2014