January 22, 2007, Introduced by Rep. Mayes and referred to the Committee on Families and Children's Services.
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled
"Probate code of 1939,"
(MCL 710.21 to 712A.32) by adding section 56a to chapter X.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
CHAPTER X
Sec. 56a. (1) Beginning January 1, 2004, if a petition for
adoption has been filed under this chapter and all the requirements
for entering an order of adoption under this chapter have been met,
the court may enter an order of adoption, even if the adoptee is
deceased at the time the order of adoption is entered.
(2) If the court enters an order of adoption under subsection
(1) and all of the eligibility requirements for receiving medical
assistance under section 115h of the social welfare act, 1939 PA
280, MCL 400.115h, are met, the department shall pay medical
assistance to the adoptive parent or parents in compliance with the
provisions of section 115h of the social welfare act, 1939 PA 280,
MCL 400.115h, even if the adoptee is deceased at the time the order
of adoption is entered.