CHILD SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH DIFFICULTIES
House Bill 5346
Sponsor: Rep. Randy Richardville
Committee: Family and Children Services
Complete to 11-7-01
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5346 AS INTRODUCED 10-29-01
House Bill 5346 would amend the Support and Parenting Time Enforcement Act to require a court to issue a child support order until a child reaches 26 years of age if the child suffers from a developmental disability, mental retardation, a serious emotional disturbance, or a serious mental illness, as those terms are defined in the Mental Health Code (MCL 333.1100a, 333.1100b, and 333.1100d). The bill would allow a complaint or motion requesting support to be filed at anytime before the child reaches 26 years of age.
MCL 552.605b
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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.