2001 House Bill 4855 / Public Act 195

Introduced in the House

May 30, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Andrew Richner (R-1)

To make Michigan’s child custody laws conform to a proposed multistate uniform law statute, so parents dealing with child custody issues will have consistent laws in each state.

Referred to the Committee on Civil Law and the Judiciary

Nov. 1, 2001

Amendment offered

To adopt a technical amendment changing language of the bill to correct an internal inconsistency, and to move back the date the bill goes into effect.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 99 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 1, 2001

To make Michigan’s child custody laws conform to a proposed multistate uniform law statute, so parents dealing with child custody issues will have consistent laws in each state.

Dec. 13, 2001

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2001

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Dec. 27, 2001