2003 Senate Bill 516 / Public Act 222

Introduced in the Senate

May 22, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Gilda Jacobs (D-14)

To prohibit convicted sex offenders from adopting children. Under current law the prohibition only applies explicitly to convicted offenders whose victim was less than age 18.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services

June 10, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 12, 2003

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 12, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services

Sept. 25, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 12, 2003

Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)

To prohibit convicted sex offenders from adopting children. Under current law the prohibition only applies explicitly to convicted offenders whose victim was less than age 18.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 1, 2003