COURT CAN REFUSE TO REVOKE ACKNOWLEDEMENT

OF PATERNITY IF NOT IN BEST INTEREST OF CHILD

House Bill 5473

Sponsor:  Rep. Matt Lori

Committee:  Families, Children, and Seniors

Complete to 5-13-14

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5473 AS INTRODUCED 4-23-14

The bill would amend the Revocation of Paternity Act to specify that a court could refuse to enter an order (1) setting aside a paternity determination, (2) revoking an acknowledgement of parentage, or (3) determining that a child is born out of wedlock, if it finds evidence that such orders would not be in the best interests of the child.   The underlined words are new.

The Revocation of Paternity Act (Public Act 159 of 2012), among other things, allows the mother, acknowledged father, alleged father, or a prosecuting attorney to file an action for revocation of an acknowledgment of parentage.

MCL 722.1443

FISCAL IMPACT:

House Bill 5473 should have no fiscal impact on the state or local units of government.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   E. Best

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Kevin Koorstra

■ 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.