On Apr. 9, 2024, MCH LEG reported governor signed bill, assigned as Public Act 27'24.
Bill is effective sine die (91st day after final adjournment of the 2024 regular session).
Document dated Apr. 9, 2024, was received on May 6, 2024 due to a fixed feed.
On Mar. 19, MCH LEG passed bill regarding rights of inheritance.
MCH LEG passed HB 5210 addressing intestate succession to or from children.
Bill makes amendments to Michigan Compiled Laws at MCH LEG 700.2114.
Provisions
Inheritance from or through a child by natural parent or child’s kindred is precluded, unless natural parent has openly treated the child as the natural parent’s child.
Inheritance is also precluded if parent or kindred has refused to support the child.
If child is born or conceived during a marriage, both parents are presumed to be the natural parents for purposes of intestate conception even if marriage void or ended.
Provides provisions for child conceived before a marriage or out of wedlock.
Child conceived through assisted reproduction under a surrogacy agreement is considered the child of the intended parent for purposes of intestate succession.
Legislative History
On Oct. 24, 2023, bill introduced in House; on Nov. 9, 2023, bill passed House.
On Nov. 9, 2023, bill introduced in Senate; on Mar. 19, 2024, bill passed Senate.
Effectiveness
Bill takes effect 90 days after its enactment, if Bills HB5207 and HB5212 take effect.
Apr. 2024 MCH LEG Governor Approval
On Apr. 9, 2024, MCH LEG reported governor signed bill, assigned as Public Act 27'24.
Bill is effective sine die (91st day after final adjournment of the 2024 regular session).
Document dated Apr. 9, 2024, was received on May 6, 2024 due to a fixed feed.
