2015 House Bill 4476 / 2016 Public Act 93

Restrict imposing mediation in some domestic relations disputes

Introduced in the House

April 21, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Harvey Santana (D-9)

To prohibit a court from ordering the parties in a domestic relations dispute to enter mediation against either's will if there is a personal protection or "no contact" order restraining one of them, if either is involved in a child abuse or neglect proceeding, or if other similar factors are present.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

June 9, 2015

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 14, 2015

Amendment offered by Rep. Kurt Heise (R-20)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Harvey Santana (D-9)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Oct. 15, 2015

Passed in the House 104 to 1 (details)

To prohibit a court from ordering the parties in a domestic relations dispute to enter mediation against either's will if there is a personal protection or "no contact" order restraining one of them, or if either is involved in a child abuse or neglect proceeding.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 20, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 4, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 14, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To prohibit a court from ordering the parties in a domestic relations dispute to enter mediation against either's will if there is a personal protection or "no contact" order restraining one of them, or if either is involved in a child abuse or neglect proceeding.

Received in the House

April 14, 2016

April 19, 2016

Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 3, 2016