NC S652

Establishes a legal definition of "re-homing" as permanent transfer of physical custody of an adopted minor child by the parent without a court order to someone other than specified relatives, excluding legitimate adoption placements or relinquishments.

Makes re-homing of an adopted minor child unlawful and establishes it as a Class F felony for adoptive parents to advertise, recruit, or facilitate re-homing, and for others to solicit, transport, or arrange such transfers.

Classifies an adopted minor child whose parent has re-homed or attempted to re-hom the child as a neglected juvenile, allowing county departments of social services to file petitions and courts to place the child in appropriate custody.

Expands the definition of "other public medium" in adoption advertising regulations to explicitly include internet-based communication methods such as email, websites, and internet profiles.

Exempts temporary placements for medical, educational, or mental health needs; voluntary foster care placements with social services; and custody changes made by valid court order from the re-homing prohibition.