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SB 200: Adoption [SPCC]

GENERAL BILL by Rich ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Joyner ; Margolis ; Ring

Adoption [SPCC]; Provides that a homosexual is eligible to adopt a child under certain enumerated circumstances including but not limited to, if the child has resided with the person, the child's parents are deceased, and the person proposing to adopt the child is the guardian. Provides that certain provisions apply only with respect to a petition, declaration, or will or codicil that is filed or executed on or after July 1, 2008, etc.

Effective Date: 07/01/2008
Last Action: 5/2/2008 Senate - Died in Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
9/6/2007 Senate • Filed
11/28/2007 Senate • Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Judiciary
3/4/2008 Senate • Introduced, referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Judiciary -SJ 00015
5/2/2008 Senate • Died in Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs