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Mich. Comp. Laws § 722.634 (2026)

Religious beliefs.

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CHILD PROTECTION LAW


Act 238 of 1975


722.634 Religious beliefs.

Sec. 14.

    A parent or guardian legitimately practicing his religious beliefs who thereby does not provide specified medical treatment for a child, for that reason alone shall not be considered a negligent parent or guardian. This section shall not preclude a court from ordering the provision of medical services or nonmedical remedial services recognized by state law to a child where the child's health requires it nor does it abrogate the responsibility of a person required to report child abuse or neglect.

History: 1975, Act 238, Eff. Oct. 1, 1975

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 14 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1977–2023 · leading case: In re Piland, 927 N.W.2d 217 (Mich. 2019).
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In re Piland, 927 N.W.2d 217 (Mich. 2019). · cites it 4× “In lieu of granting leave to appeal, we AFFIRM the holding of the Court of Appeals that MCL 722.634 applies to child protective proceedings.”
In re Piland, 920 N.W.2d 403 (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 23× “*339 In this interlocutory appeal 1 respondents assert that the trial court erred by denying their *340 motion for a proposed jury instruction based on MCL 722.634 in the adjudicative phase of a child protection proceeding.”
in Re Piland Minors (Mich. Ct. App. 2021). · cites it 21× “We reverse and remand for a new adjudication trial. I. FACTS On February 6, 2017, respondents’ third child, AP, was born at their home with the assistance of a midwife.”
in Re Piland Minors (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 14× “I agree with the majority’s conclusion that MCL 722.634 of the Child Protection Law (CPL), MCL 722.”
in Re Piland Minors (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 14× “I agree with the majority’s conclusion that MCL 722.634 of the Child Protection Law (CPL), MCL 722.”
People v. Sealy, 356 N.W.2d 614 (Mich. Ct. App. 1984). “Defendant further argues that he was denied effective assistance of counsel because defense counsel failed to raise defendant’s religious beliefs and MCL 722.634; MSA 25.248(14) as a defense.”
in Re Piland Minors (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 10× “FACTS On February 6, 2017, respondent mother gave birth to the couple’s third child, AP.”
in Re Piland Minors (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 10× “FACTS On February 6, 2017, respondent mother gave birth to the couple’s third child, AP.”
In Re S Piland Minor (Mich. Ct. App. 2023). · cites it 5× “-2- When the trial court instructed the jury, it explained the principle set forth in MCL 722.634, which states: “A parent or guardian legitimately practicing his religious beliefs who thereby does not provide specified medical treatment for a child, for that reason alone shall…”
in Re Piland Minors (Mich. 2019). · cites it 4× “634 does not depend on whether the respondents’ failure to provide specified medical treatment for a child is characterized as an act of neglect or an act of refusal.”
Doe v. Irwin, 428 F. Supp. 1198 (W.D. Mich. 1977). “§ 722.634 (1976). 12 . The latter statute gives the treating physician the option to inform the minor’s parents as to treatment given.”
in Re Piland Minors (Mich. 2018). “634, which states: “A parent or guardian legitimately practicing his religious beliefs who thereby does not provide specified medical treatment for a child, for that reason alone shall not be considered a negligent parent or guardian;” and (2) for purposes of this determination,…”
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