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March 25, 2024
Volume 22, Issue 13
In the Capitol
The Legislature will not be in session until Tuesday, April 9.
Legislative Action Last Week:
Summary of legislative action on all bills that the State Bar or sections of the State Bar have taken positions.
HB 5207 (A Bill To Establish And Allow For The Use Of Assisted Reproduction, Including Surrogacy) passed the Senate 22 to 15 on March 19th. It now moves onto the Governor for her signature.
Family Law Section Position on HB 5207: Support with Recommended Amendments.
LGBTQ+ Law Section Position on HB 5207: Support.
HB 5208 (Public Health Code, Birth Certificates Issued For A Child Whose Parentage Is Determined Under The Assisted Reproduction And Surrogacy Parentage Act) passed the Senate 22 to 15 on March 19th. It now moves onto the Governor for her signature.
Family Law Section Position on HB 5208: Support.
LGBTQ+ Law Section Position on HB 5208: Support.
HB 5209 (The Code Of Criminal Procedure, Sentencing Guidelines For Gestational Surrogate Parentage Contracts Involving Minors Or Intellectually Disabled And For Compensation) passed the Senate 22 to 15 on March 19th. It now moves onto the Governor for her signature.
Family Law Section Position on HB 5209: Support.
HB 5210 (Estates And Protected Individuals Code, Revise For Children Conceived By Assisted Reproduction Or Surrogacy) passed the Senate 22 to 15 on March 19th. It now moves onto the Governor for her signature.
Family Law Section Position on HB 5210: Support.
LGBTQ+ Law Section Position on HB 5210: Support.
HB 5211 (The Paternity Act, Exclude Children Conceived By Assisted Reproduction Or Surrogacy) passed the Senate 23 to 14 on March 19th. It now moves onto the Governor for her signature.
Family Law Section Position on HB 5211: Support.
LGBTQ+ Law Section Position on HB 5211: Support.
HB 5212 (Revocation Of Paternity Act, Eliminate, And Refer To The Gestational Surrogate Parenting Act) passed the Senate 22 to 15 on March 19th. It now moves onto the Governor for her signature.
Family Law Section Position on HB 5212: Support.
LGBTQ+ Law Section Position on HB 5212: Support.
HB 5213 (Summary Support And Paternity Act, Exclude Children Conceived By Assisted Reproduction Or Surrogacy) passed the Senate 22 to 15 on March 19th. It now moves onto the Governor for her signature.
Family Law Section Position on HB 5213: Support.
LGBTQ+ Law Section Position on HB 5213: Support.
HB 5214 (Acknowledgment Of Parentage Act, Exclude Children Conceived By Assisted Reproduction Or Surrogacy) passed the Senate 22 to 15 on March 19th. It now moves onto the Governor for her signature.
Family Law Section Position on HB 5214: Support.
LGBTQ+ Law Section Position on HB 5214: Support.
HB 5215 (Genetic Parentage Act, Exclude Children Conceived By Assisted Reproduction Or Surrogacy) passed the Senate 22 to 15 on March 19th. It now moves onto the Governor for her signature.
Family Law Section Position on HB 5215: Support.
LGBTQ+ Law Section Position on HB 5215: Support.
Legislation Introduced March 12–21, 2024
Recently bills were introduced in the following areas of law:
In the Hall of Justice
RULE AMENDMENTS
ADM File No. 2020-08: Rescission of Administrative Order No. 2020-17 and Amendment of MCR 4.201
The rescission of AO 2020-17 reflects the Court’s review of the public comments received in this same ADM file regarding prior amendments of MCR 4.201. The amendment of MCR 4.201 derives from AO 2020-17 and ensures that courts with a local court rule under MCL 600.5735(4) implement their local court rule in accordance with the other provisions of MCR 4.201, including the requirement that a defendant be allowed to appear and orally answer the complaint.
Issued: 3/20/24
Effective: 5/1/24
ADM File No. 2021-50: Addition of MCR 2.421
The addition of MCR 2.421 provides a process for filing a notice of a bankruptcy proceeding that affects a state court action.
Issued: 3/20/24
Effective: 5/1/24
ADM File No. 2023-21: Adoption of LCR 2.518 for the 20th Circuit Court and the Ottawa County Probate Court
The adoption of LCR 2.518 facilitates the submission of proposed exhibits in the 20th Circuit Court and the Ottawa County Probate Court.
Issued: 3/20/24
Effective: 5/1/24
At the Bar
NEWS
Bar Journal seeking input from Michigan attorneys
The State Bar of Michigan’s Bar Journal Committee is conducting a survey.
Links of Interest
SBM Public Policy Resource Center
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