MI HB5763

Allows child placing agencies to refuse participation in adoption placements that violate their written religious or moral convictions or policies, and prohibits state or local government from denying grants, contracts, or program participation based on such refusals.

Establishes that an agency's refusal to participate in a placement does not constitute a determination that the proposed adoption is not in the child's best interests.

Clarifies procedures for temporary child placements including requirements for preplacement assessments, witness-signed transfer documents, court reporting within 2 days, and follow-up status reports within 30 days.

Requires prospective adoptive parents to agree to remain in Michigan during temporary placement (if Michigan residents), obtain interstate compact approval before moving the child out of state, and submit to state jurisdiction.

Establishes court procedures for custody disputes, including authority for parents to petition for return of children and timelines for court hearings and child disposition decisions.