CT HB07121

Requires the Department of Children and Families to identify a prospective adoptive parent for surrendered infants not later than one business day after receiving notice, if one is available.

Allows the Commissioner of Children and Families to require genetic testing of persons requesting reunification with surrendered infants within 30 days of surrender, with the requesting person responsible for test costs unless determined indigent.

Prohibits hospital employees from disclosing information about surrendered infants, their parents, or circumstances of surrender unless required by law or when abuse/neglect is suspected.

Prevents the Department of Children and Families from removing an infant from a prospective adoptive parent after 30+ consecutive days of care unless there is reasonable cause to believe the infant is in immediate physical danger, the parent consents, or a biological parent obtains a court order for reunification.

Establishes a removal hearing process allowing prospective adoptive parents to request an administrative hearing within 10 days of removal notice, to be conducted within 30 business days, with the infant remaining in the home pending the hearing outcome.