Relates to certain time periods and prospective applicants in adoption proceedings; repealer
Summary
Changes the time period for extrajudicial consent and lengthens the time period for payments to a birth mother prior to giving birth and expands the types of unlawful denials of prospective applicants in adoption proceedings; repeals provisions relating to an individual's religious faith when determining placement.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 16, 2019
Last action Mar 10, 2020
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Amendments
2
Mar 10, 2020
Senate · Amendment adopted
PRINT NUMBER 5979B
Mar 10, 2020
Senate · Referred to committee
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Feb 4, 2020
Senate · Amendment adopted
PRINT NUMBER 5979A
Feb 4, 2020
Senate · Referred to committee
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Jan 8, 2020
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
May 16, 2019
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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