Introduced
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To revise certain procedures and timetables related to a motion by a prospective adoptive parent alleging that the decision of certain state authorities to withhold consent to the adoption is “arbitrary and capricious.” A court would be required to make a determination of what is in the child’s best interest. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 6008 to 6010 designed to establish procedures in contested adoption cases to ensure that adoption decisions are final and all interested parties have had an opportunity to participate.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Family and Children Services.
Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes, and removing the timeliness requirement for certain court petitions and motions.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To revise certain procedures and timetables related to a motion by a prospective adoptive parent alleging that the decision of certain state authorities to withhold consent to the adoption is “arbitrary and capricious.” A court would be required to make a determination of what is in the child’s best interest. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 6008 to 6010 designed to establish procedures in contested adoption cases to ensure that adoption decisions are final and all interested parties have had an opportunity to participate.
Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
