SB3706

ADOPTION-CONFIDENTIAL INTERMED

Final Passage·5/21/26

SB3706 amends the Adoption Act to allow certain individuals to petition for a confidential intermediary to facilitate contact and information.

SB3706 amends the Adoption Act to allow eligible individuals to petition the court for the appointment of a confidential intermediary. This intermediary can help facilitate contact and information exchange with biological relatives. Eligible petitioners include adopted or surrendered persons, adoptive parents, birth parents, and certain relatives of deceased adopted or surrendered persons. The intermediary must follow strict confidentiality protocols and can access non-identifying information and medical records with consent.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 21
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

DD
2
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 5

2:00 PM

House Adoption & Child Welfare Committee Hearing

Mar 4

3:30 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing

History

Jun 18

Senate

Sent to the Governor

May 21

House

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 106-000-000

May 21

Senate

Passed Both Houses