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ID S1307

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Maintains existing felony penalties for selling or bartering children for adoption, with maximum imprisonment of 14 years or fine of $5,000.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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