B26-0071

Uniform Unregulated Transfer of Child Custody Act of 2025

Introduced·1/24/25
Tion Text

Uniform Unregulated Transfer of Child Custody Act of 2025 regulates child custody transfers and provides information to adoptive parents.

The Uniform Unregulated Transfer of Child Custody Act of 2025 aims to regulate the transfer of child custody by parents, guardians, or custodians to individuals beyond family members or specified categories. It prohibits unregulated transfers where the intent is to abandon parental rights and responsibilities. The act also bans advertising or solicitation to identify prospective transferees or children for such transfers. It grants child protection agencies authority to investigate and take action to protect children from unregulated transfers.

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Sponsors

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History

Jun 10

Council

Public Hearing Held

May 8

Council

Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register

May 4

Council

Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register