MI HB4991

Allows child placing agencies to decline providing services if those services conflict with the agency's sincerely held religious beliefs documented in a written policy, statement of faith, or other document.

Prohibits state or local governments from taking adverse actions (including denying funding, refusing to renew contracts or licenses, or canceling contracts) against child placing agencies based on their refusal to provide religiously objectionable services.

Requires child placing agencies that decline services to either promptly refer applicants to another willing agency or to the department's webpage listing other licensed child placement agencies.

Allows child placing agencies to decline referrals for foster care case management or adoption services under department contracts if services would conflict with the agency's sincerely held religious beliefs, with protection from adverse government action.

Declares legislative intent to protect child placing agencies' free exercise of religion while stating the act is not intended to limit anyone's right to adopt a child or participate in foster care.

Bill effectiveness conditioned on enactment of House Bills 4927 and 4928.