HR 218 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A resolution to declare November 2025 as Adoption Month in the state of Michigan.

This resolution declares November 2025 as Adoption Month in Michigan to recognize adoptive families and the children they welcome. It is a symbolic gesture with no legal effect or funding changes, acknowledging the work of adoptive parents and the experiences of adopted children. The resolution cites adoption statistics from Michigan (including 1,610 foster care adoptions in 2023) but does not alter any laws or programs. It serves solely to honor adoption as part of Michigan's community values.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Nov 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Nov 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Nov 13, 2025 Last action Nov 13, 2025

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House Introduced Resolution → House Adopted Resolution · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill text was reformatted and updated with additional sponsors. The substantive policy content remains unchanged, with no modifications to adoption definitions, funding amounts, eligibility criteria, or implementation timelines.

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Sponsor list was expanded to include four new representatives (Alexander, Breen, Hoskins, Kelly, and Rheingans) and formatting was standardized.

Page header and footer metadata were removed during the transition from introduced to adopted version.

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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Nov 13, 2025

Lower · Passed

adopted

lower

Nov 13, 2025

Introduced

introduced by Representative Rep. Sharon MacDonell

lower

1 primary · 45 co-sponsors