2016 Senate Bill 926

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Introduced in the Senate

April 28, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To prohibit using parental power of attorney to permanently transfer custody of a child. See also Senate Bills 923 and 925.

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 prohibit using parental power of attorney to permanently transfer custody of a child. This refers to an unregulated form of adoption, also called "rehoming." See also Senate Bills 923 and 925.

Received in the House

Nov. 9, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary