2015 House Bill 4482 / Public Act 51

Restrict child custody changes for active military member

Introduced in the House

April 21, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Klint Kesto (R-39)

To clarify the definition of “active duty” for purposes of a 2005 law prohibiting a court from changing an established child custody or parenting time order of a parent has been called to active duty in the military. See also Senate Bill 9 and House Bill 4071.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 28, 2015

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 7, 2015

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 12, 2015

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

May 26, 2015

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To clarify the definition of “active duty” for purposes of a 2005 law prohibiting a court from changing an established child custody or parenting time order of a parent has been called to active duty in the military. See also Senate Bill 9 and House Bill 4071.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 8, 2015