AB227

Revises provisions governing adoption. (BDR 11-928)

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Revises Nevada adoption laws, including procedures for adoptions facilitated by child welfare agencies.

Nevada AB227 revises provisions governing adoption, including those facilitated by child welfare agencies. It establishes a Register of Children with Special Needs and requires agencies to provide certain information to prospective adoptive parents. The bill also modifies the process for agreements concerning postadoptive contact, including enforcement and termination. It sets new rules for the adoption of children in the custody of agencies, including placement preferences and the role of siblings.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

May 13, 2025

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Mar 12, 2025

8:00 AM

Assembly Judiciary Hearing

History

Jun 3, 2025

Assembly

Approved by the Governor.

Jun 3, 2025

Assembly

Chapter 239.

May 29, 2025

Assembly

Enrolled and delivered to Governor.