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FL H0597
Bill
Status
Failed
5/3/2019
Primary Sponsor
Health Quality Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Amends Florida Statute 63.162 to allow disclosure of birth parent, adoptive parent, and adoptee names from adoption records without a court order when the relevant party provides written authorization
- Birth parents may authorize release of their own name and identity in writing
- Adoptees 18 years or older may authorize release of their own name in writing; for adoptees under 18, an adoptive parent must provide written consent
- Adoptive parents may authorize release of their own name and identity in writing
- Court orders for disclosure remain available for "good cause shown," with courts required to prioritize the adoptee's best interests while also considering the interests of adoptive and birth parents
- Effective date: July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Adoption Records
Last Action
Died in Health Policy
5/3/2019
Committee Referrals
Health Policy4/18/2019
Health And Human Services3/14/2019
Health Quality Subcommittee2/6/2019
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