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Michigan House Bill 5578 aims to protect children from a parent who has committed criminal sexual conduct against minors. However, the current language appears to create a situation where a protective parent who is complying with a court ordered custody arrangement could risk losing custody simply for following that order. 

The current wording of the bill may result in custody being removed from both parents rather than specifically preventing placement with the offending parent. Family courts often ignore reports of abuse, even child sexual abuse, and order continued contact with an abusive parent. This already puts a protective parent in an impossible position. They may fear for the child’s safety at the other parent’s home, but risk contempt of court, jail, and loss of custody if they withhold parenting time due to concerns for the child’s safety.

House Bill 5578 could further penalize safe parents with a potential complete loss of custody for complying with a custody order. PLEASE WRITE AND CALL THE REPRESENTATIVES ON THE FAMILIES AND VETERANS COMMITTEE AND ASK THEM TO OPPOSE HB 5578 to ensure it protects children AND maintains custody for safe, protective parents.