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HB 713·OH·house

Regards adoption advertising and facilitation

In CommitteeFiled Feb 24, 2026
Sponsor: Anita Somani
Latest Action

Refer to Committee

Feb 25, 2026

Summary

The bill requires that only a certified adoption agency or attorney may arrange an adoption, and prohibits any other person or entity from providing paid adoption‑related services. It also bars agencies and attorneys from referring clients to out‑of‑state or uncertified providers, and creates fines, damages and criminal penalties for violations, including false statements on adoption applications.

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