REPEAL PRESUMPTION OF CUSTODY PROVISION

House Bill 4161

Sponsor:  Rep. John Pastor

Committee:  Judiciary

Complete to 4-19-05

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4161 AS INTRODUCED 2-2-05

The bill would amend the Acknowledgement of Parentage Act to repeal Section 6.  Under the provision, the presumption of custody of a minor is given to the mother unless otherwise determined by the court or otherwise agreed upon in writing by the parents.

MCL 722.7006

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no direct fiscal impact.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Susan Stutzky

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Marilyn Peterson

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.