2012 Senate Bill 1132 / Public Act 614

Revise adult adoption detail

Introduced in the Senate

May 17, 2012

Introduced by Sen. John Pappageorge (R-13)

To allow an individual married person to adopt an adult without the spouse also petitioning for this if all the parties agree, or if the spouse does not consent, with a court's permission. This might be done for purposes of inheritance. The bills makes an exception to the current requirement that both spouses petition for this.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services

Oct. 17, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 8, 2012

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 8, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

Dec. 4, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 12, 2012

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To allow an individual married person to adopt an adult without the spouse also petitioning for this if all the parties agree, or if the spouse does not consent, with a court's permission. This might be done for purposes of inheritance. The bills makes an exception to the current requirement that both spouses petition for this.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2012