2011 House Bill 4381 / Public Act 32

Revise certain adoption procedures

Introduced in the House

March 3, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Kenneth Kurtz (R-58)

To establish that the director of the Department of Human Services may designate another official to provide the permission required in some cases for a child who is under state protection to be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

April 13, 2011

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 27, 2011

Substitute offered by Rep. Dian Slavens (D-21)

The substitute failed by voice vote

May 3, 2011

Passed in the House 109 to 1 (details)

In the Senate

May 19, 2011

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To establish that the director of the Department of Human Services may designate another official to provide the permission required in some cases for a child who is under state protection to be adopted.

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 23, 2011

Received in the Senate

Aug. 4, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services