An Act relating to the effect of a decree of adoption or termination of parental rights on the legal relationship between a person and the person's siblings; and providing for an effective date.

Summary

The bill adds a finding that sibling bonds are important and directs courts to evaluate whether continued contact with siblings is in the child's best interest. It defines "sibling" broadly and obliges adoption decrees to note any visitation findings. The goal is to preserve sibling relationships after a child is adopted from foster care.

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