Regards adoption advertising and facilitation

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The measure requires anyone seeking to adopt a minor to use a licensed agency or attorney, and bars all other individuals or entities from advertising, promoting, or receiving compensation for adoption services. It also defines permissible advertising by qualified parents, agencies, and government entities, and establishes fines, possible jail time, and certification requirements for child‑care institutions involved in placements.

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Hearings

• House Judiciary: H. B. No. 194, H. B. No. 926, H. B. No. 571, H. B. No. 806, Sub. S. B. No. 146, S. B. No. 277, S. B. No. 224, Sub. S. B. No. 393, H. B. No. 728, H. B. No. 662, H. B. No. 295, H. B. No. 808, H. B. No. 713, H. B. No. 855
  House Judiciary · Nov 10, 2026

History

1. Feb 25, 2026Referred to committee
2. Feb 24, 2026Introduced

Sponsors

• Anita Somani · sponsor
• Crystal Lett
• James M. Hoops
• Mark Sigrist
• Sean P. Brennan

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