SB3706 amends the Adoption Act to allow certain individuals to petition for a confidential intermediary to access adoption records.
SB3706 amends the Adoption Act by expanding the categories of individuals who can petition for the appointment of a confidential intermediary. These individuals include adopted or surrendered persons over 21, adoptive parents of minors, birth parents over 21, and adult children or grandchildren of deceased adopted or surrendered persons. The bill outlines the duties of the confidential intermediary, including conducting searches for sought-after relatives, obtaining consents for identity disclosure, and arranging communications while protecting privacy.
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