Introduced
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To authorize and specify procedures under which a parent could execute an out-of-court consent to an adoption after the child's birth. This is part of a legislative package designed to speed-up the adoption process, including reducing the time a birth-parent has to change his or her mind.
Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute failed by voice vote
Substitute offered
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To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 100 to 9 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To authorize and specify procedures under which a parent could execute an out-of-court consent to an adoption after the child's birth. This is part of a legislative package designed to speed-up the adoption process, including reducing the time a birth-parent has to change his or her mind.
Substitute offered
The substitute passed by voice vote
Substitute offered
The substitute failed 11 to 26 (details)
Passed in the House 98 to 10 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.