Relating to adoption; to add Chapter 10E and Chapter 10F to Title 26 of the Code of Alabama 1975, and Section 12-15-115.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975; to amend Section 12-15-133 of the Code of Alabama 1975; to repeal Section 12-12-35 of the Code of Alabama 1975, and Chapter 10A of Title 26 of the Code of Alabama 1975; to create the Alabama Minor Adoption Code and the Alabama Adult Adoption Code; to provide for jurisdictional and procedural requirements relating to adoptions; to provide for the communication of certain courts handling adoption-related proceedings; to provide that certain individuals must consent to an adoption; to provide for the confidentiality of certain adoption records; to provide for investigative requirements for the adoption of a minor; to provide procedures to adopt an adult; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.
Summary
Adoption, Adult Adoption Code, created; Minor Adoption Code, repealed and replaced
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 7, 2023
Last action Mar 7, 2023
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Mar 7, 2023
Introduced
Introduced and Referred (Judiciary)
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Arthur Orr
RRepublican
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