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HB 1897 Adoption; exchange of medical and psychological information.

Introduced by: David B. Albo | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Adoption; records of child.  Provides that the investigative report that must be made to the circuit court shall include a statement by the child-placing agency or local director of social services that all reasonably attainable background, medical and psychological records of the child have been provided to the prospective adoptive parents, a list of the records provided, and the relevant physical and mental history of the birth parents if known.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Exchange of medical and biological information for adoption; affidavit.  Requires the filing of an affidavit stating that all reasonably attainable medical and psychological records of the child were provided to the prospective adoptive parent(s) prior to the entry of a final order of adoption.  The affidavit shall be signed, under oath, by the agency or parent(s) and the prospective adoptive parent(s). The affidavit shall also include a statement of which documents were provided.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Exchange of medical and biological information for adoption; affidavit.  Requires the filing of an affidavit stating that all reasonably ascertainable medical records of the child were provided to the prospective adoptive parent(s) prior to the entry of a final order of adoption.  Also requires a statement of which documents were provided.