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MS SB2611
Bill
AI Summary
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Authorizes courts to determine that a home study is not necessary in adoption proceedings, instead of making home studies mandatory in all non-relative adoptions.
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Adds criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosure of closed adoption hearing information or adoption records: fine up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment up to 1 year.
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Establishes civil contempt authority for court to punish unauthorized disclosure of adoption records involving children with fines up to $500 and/or jail time up to 90 days.
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Expands confidentiality protections to include testimony and exhibits from adoption proceedings in addition to existing pleadings, reports, files and records.
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Effective date: July 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Adoption; authorize court to waive home study requirement, criminalize disclosure of records.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2023