2021 House Bill 4709

Authorize “second parent adoption”

Introduced in the House

April 22, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Julie Brixie (D-69)

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

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors