HB1231 makes adoption records slightly more accessible by allowing adoptees to request and receive copies of court adoption files once they turn 18, rather than waiting until they reach full maturity. The bill clarifies that the Department of Social Services and licensed adoption agencies must be notified when someone petitions the court to access sealed adoption records, but they cannot argue for or against such requests during the hearing.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 545
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 509
Signed by the President S.J. 447
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 489
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0. S.J. 369
Health and Human Services Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 0.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 302
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 4. H.J. 321
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 195
Mellissa Heermann
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Tim Reed
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Health and Human Services — Do Pass
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass