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ID S1104

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code 18-1511 to explicitly include counseling services as allowable costs that may be provided to birth parents during adoption proceedings
  • Permits up to 3 pre-placement counseling sessions and up to 6 post-placement counseling sessions for birth parents
  • Requires persons or agencies providing financial assistance over $2,000 to notify birth parents of their entitlement to legal advice from an attorney of their choosing and counseling from a licensed counselor
  • Declares an emergency and takes effect July 1, 2025

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

Read First Time, Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration

2/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration2/27/2025
Judiciary and Rules2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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