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MI HB5764
Bill
Status
6/14/2012
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth Kurtz
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the state department from considering a child placing agency's objections to placements that conflict with the agency's written religious or moral convictions or policies.
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Applies the prohibition to all department interactions with child placing agencies, including placement decisions, funding, and contracting.
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Prevents the department from penalizing or discriminating against child placing agencies based on their stated religious or moral positions regarding placements.
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Amends the Social Welfare Act (1939 PA 280) by adding Section 5a to codify these protections.
Legislative Description
Children; adoption; licensure of child placing agency that objects to placements on religious or moral grounds; allow. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 5a.
Children, adoption
Last Action
Referred To Second Reading
12/4/2012