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ND SB2159
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends section 14-15-12 of the North Dakota Century Code regarding residency requirements for adoption finalization.
- Requires a minor to live in the adoptive home for at least six months before a final adoption decree is issued, with exceptions for stepchildren.
- Establishes four pathways to meet the six-month requirement: placement by an agency, placement by parent under identified relinquishment, foster care placement by agency, or after department or court notification with opportunity for observation.
- Allows courts to grant a final adoption decree prior to completing the six-month residency if the child dies before the requirement is met and the court finds a proper and legitimate reason exists.
- Passed the Senate 46-0 (1 absent) and the House 94-0 during the 63rd Legislative Assembly in 2013.
Legislative Description
The required residence of the minor before a final decree of adoption.
Last Action
Signed by Governor 03/19
3/20/2013
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services1/15/2013
Full Bill Text
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