2022 House Bill 6070 / Public Act 207

Authorize adoption-related business tax credits

Introduced in the House

May 5, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Jack O’Malley (R-101)

To authorize adoption leave business tax credits for employers, which would be equal to half the annual wages of the employee for up to 12 weeks of adoption leave, up to a maximum of $4,000.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

May 11, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 19, 2022

Substitute offered by Rep. Jack O’Malley (R-101)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 24, 2022

Passed in the House 95 to 12 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 26, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services

June 30, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 20, 2022

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To authorize adoption leave business tax credits for employers, which would be equal to half the annual wages of the employee for up to 12 weeks of adoption leave, up to a maximum of $4,000.

Received in the House

Sept. 22, 2022

Passed in the House 100 to 8 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 7, 2022