2006 House Bill 5909

Allow "conscientious objections" by adoption agency

Introduced in the House

March 23, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Scott Hummel (R-93)

To allow a child placing agency to object to a placement based on the agency's religious or moral convictions. A child placing agency arranges child adoptions and foster care placements. They investigate applicants, and also may supervise children age 16 or 17 placed in independent living situations.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services

June 22, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 5, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 69 to 37 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 6, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services