2007 House Bill 4259

Authorize “second parent adoption”

Introduced in the House

Feb. 13, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Paul Condino (D-35)

To provide for “second parent adoption” in Michigan law. This is a legal procedure that allows a same-sex parent to adopt her or his partner's biological or adoptive child without terminating the first parent's legal status as a parent.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 9, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.