BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5782

SB 5782: Birth parent/adopted contact

Requiring notification to adoptive parents when a confidential intermediary is attempting contact with birth parents or an adopted person.

Summary

  • The process by which confidential intermediaries must operate when searching for birth parents or adopted persons is changed. Before intermediaries may attempt to contact adoptees on behalf of natural relatives, they must attempt to notify each adoptive parent in writing that a natural relative is seeking contact with their adopted child.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5782), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 6, 1995
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
George Sellar (R-12)
Introduced
February 6, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 1996
Versions
SB 5782, SSB 5782

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: George Sellar (R-12)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 5782 in other sessions

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