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ID S1307
Bill
Status
2/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Prohibits any person or organization without a valid Idaho adoption placement license or law license from advertising or placing children for adoption, with violations classified as misdemeanor offenses.
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Maintains existing felony penalties for selling or bartering children for adoption, with maximum imprisonment of 14 years or fine of $5,000.
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Allows reasonable maternity and living expenses during pregnancy and up to six weeks postpartum based on demonstrated financial need, with financial assistance exceeding $500 requiring court approval.
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Caps total financial assistance to birth parents at $2,000 unless court authorization permits a higher amount, with payments made directly to third-party vendors when practicable.
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Effective date is July 1, 2024, with emergency declaration included.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to prohibit adoption placement or advertisement by unlicensed entities.
ADOPTION
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to Judiciary & Rules
2/12/2024