Introduced
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To require the state to create a "responsible father registry” where a man who wants to be notified of an adoption or termination of parental rights proceeding for a child whom he may have fathered can register. He would have to register before or within 48 hours of 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 passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To add procedures to ensure and document that a putative father received notice of a proposed adoption.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 99 to 10 (details)
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. 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, Seniors, and Human Services
