Introduced
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To authorize streamlined procedures for the birth parents of a child who up for adoption, allowing them to formally relinquish their parental rights without necessarily having to appear in court. This applies in particular for fathers whose location is not known.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
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 102 to 7 (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 22 to 14 (details)
To authorize streamlined procedures for the birth parents of a child who up for adoption, allowing them to formally relinquish their parental rights without necessarily having to appear in court. This applies in particular for fathers whose location is not known.
Passed in the House 93 to 12 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
