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ID S1309
Bill
Status
Passed
3/28/2024
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
- Increases the threshold for court approval of adoption-related financial assistance from $500 to $2,000
- Allows reasonable maternity and living expenses during pregnancy and up to six weeks postpartum based on demonstrated financial need
- Requires court review of financial plans for assistance exceeding $2,000, considering birth mother's needs including housing, medical, basic living, and transportation costs
- Caps total financial assistance to birth parents at $2,000 unless court authorizes otherwise, and requires payments be made to third-party vendors rather than directly to birth parents
- Becomes effective July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding allowable expenses for a birth mother.
ADOPTION
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 231 Effective: 07/01/2024
3/28/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Rules and Administration3/12/2024
Judiciary and Rules2/9/2024
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