Issues addressed in the Michigan House and Senate

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Family and Marriage Preservation

Protecting Children

Adoption

HB 4131

This bill will amend Michigan's adoption laws to allow two unmarried and/or unrelated adults to adopt a child. Currently only married couples or single individuals may legally adopt.

MFF opposes this bill because it is not in the best interest of children. All factors being equal, children do best when raised in a married household. MFF believes state policy should support the ideal setting for raising children.

The bill was approved on a narrow vote by the House Judiciary committee and now goes to the full House for consideration. To find out more about this bill, click here and enter the bill number in the "bill number" search field. Click here to contact your representative to share your views on this legislation.

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Testimonies

Michigan Family Forum staff have prepared and presented testimony to legislative committees on many family-related issues. Select a title from the list below to read these testimonies.

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April 26, 2005	Testimony for SB 416 Protection of Children from Violent and Sexually Explicit Video Games Senate Judiciary Committee
May 9, 2007	HB 4259 - Allowing Two Unmarried Adults to Legally Adopt a Child
April 22, 2009	HB 4131 - Allowing Two Unmarried Adults to Legally Adopt a Child