New Michigan law protects religious foster-care, adoption agencies
June 16, 2015
Gov. Rick Snyder of Michigan has signed legislation permitting faith-based adoption agencies to operate in accordance with their religious mission.
The legislation prevents “faith-based agencies from having policies forced on them that violate their religious beliefs, which have resulted in agencies closing in Massachusetts, Illinois, California, and Washington, D.C.,” the governor said in a statement.
The Michigan Catholic Conference welcomed the legislation, while the advocacy groups that support same-sex marriage decried it.
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Further information:
- New Michigan law lets adoption agencies decline referrals (AP)
- Regarding Governor Snyder’s Support for Faith-Based Child Placement Bills (Michigan Catholic Conference)
- Michigan Governor Signs Bills Protecting Faith-Based Adoption Agencies; ACLU Vows Challenge (Religion Clause)
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