2016 Senate Bill 925

Criminalize attempting to divest a parent of parental responsibility

Introduced in the Senate

April 28, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To make it a crime for anyone except biological parents, a court, child welfare officials or adoption agencies to advertise for, solicit, or recruit prospective adoptive parents. See Senate Bill 923.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services

Oct. 20, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To make it a crime for anyone except biological parents, a court, child welfare officials or adoption agencies to advertise for, solicit, or recruit prospective adoptive parents. This refers to an unregulated form of adoption, also called "rehoming;" see also Senate Bill 923.

Received in the House

Nov. 9, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary