2005 House Bill 4242 / Public Act 22

Simplify foreign adoptee name changes

Introduced in the House

Feb. 9, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Scott Hummel (R-93)

To simplify the process for legally changing the name of a child adopted from a foreign country.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 23, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

April 13, 2005

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

April 14, 2005

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 19, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 4, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 10, 2005

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To simplify the process for legally changing the name of a child adopted from a foreign country.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

May 19, 2005