2002 House Bill 5997 / Public Act 690

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Introduced in the House

May 2, 2002

Introduced by Rep. Barb Vander Veen (R-89)

To specify in the state Child Protection Law that the surrender of a newborn under the conditions described in the “Born Alive Infant Protection Act” proposed by House Bill 5994 is not reasonable cause to suspect and report child abuse or neglect. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 5994 to 5998.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services

May 22, 2002

Passed in the House 87 to 11 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 22, 2002

Dec. 12, 2002

Passed in the Senate 24 to 10 (details)

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Dec. 29, 2002