2013 House Bill 4060

Authorize “second parent adoption”

Introduced in the House

Jan. 22, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Jeff Irwin (D-53)

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

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors