Introduced
by
To establish that three months after formal an adoption placement of adoptee who is less than one year old (rather than six months under current law), a court could enter an order of adoption, unless it determined that circumstances had arisen that make adoption undesirable. 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 amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 103 to 6 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To establish that three months after formal an adoption placement of adoptee who is less than one year old (rather than six months under current law), a court could enter an order of adoption, unless it determined that circumstances had arisen that make adoption undesirable. 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
Passed in the House 105 to 3 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
