The House Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee heard HB 1091 on information for prospective adoptive parent, authored by Rep. Burton. The bill was amended by consent to delete the contents of the original bill and insert a requirement that the licensed child placing agency or local office that will conduct an inspection and submit a report to the court concerning a petition … [Read more...] about Information for prospective adoptive parent
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Profiting from an adoption
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 5 on profiting from an adoption, authored by Sen. Zakas. The bill adds an exemption for the transfer or receipt of reasonable charges and fees for adoption services provided by an attorney licensed in Indiana from a profiting from an adoption offense. Attorney Steve Kirsch testified in support of the bill. The committee adopted a technical a … [Read more...] about Profiting from an adoption
Adoption matters
S.E.A. 332, P.L. 113 Effective: July 1, 2017 Amends provisions regarding adoption notices. Provides that a consent to an adoption is not required from the biological father of a child born out of wedlock who was conceived as a result of a crime in any jurisdiction in which the elements of the crime are substantially similar to certain crimes under Indiana law. Amends provisions … [Read more...] about Adoption matters
Adoption criminal history check
H.E.A. 1048, P.L. 25 Effective: April 12, 2017 Removes a requirement that a criminal history check in an adoption or guardianship proceeding must include a request for information from a national registry of substantiated child abuse and neglect reports. The full law is available at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2017/bills/house/1048 … [Read more...] about Adoption criminal history check
Notice of adoption to grandparents
H.E.A. 1245, P.L. 16 Effective: July 1, 2017 Provides that a grandparent of a child sought to be adopted is entitled to notice of pending adoption proceedings if: (1) the grandparent has an existing right to petition for visitation; and (2) the grandparent's right to visitation will not be terminated after the adoption. The full law is available at: … [Read more...] about Notice of adoption to grandparents