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ID S1050
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
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Birth parents must be notified they are entitled to legal advice from an attorney of their choosing and counseling services from a licensed counselor of their choosing, paid for by prospective adoptive parents
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Counseling services must include at least 3 pre-placement counseling sessions and at least 6 post-placement counseling sessions
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Financial assistance exceeding $2,000 requires submission of a verified financial plan to the court, which must consider the birth mother's needs from conception including housing, medical, basic living, and transportation costs
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Payments for allowed expenses must be made to third-party vendors rather than directly to birth parents, where reasonably practical
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Effective date of July 1, 2025, declared as an emergency measure
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide that certain legal advice and counseling services be provided to birth parents and to provide for notification of such services.
ADOPTION
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to Judiciary & Rules
2/5/2025