2015 House Bill 4071 / Public Act 50

Restrict child custody changes for active military member

Introduced in the House

Jan. 27, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Tom Barrett (R-71)

To revise 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 (unless it is the best interest of the child), so as to also allow the military parent to request a stay until he or she has returned from duty at any stage before final judgment in the proceedings.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 28, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 7, 2015

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 12, 2015

May 26, 2015

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To revise 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 (unless it is the best interest of the child), so as to also allow the military parent to request a stay until he or she has returned from duty at any stage before final judgment in the proceedings.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 8, 2015