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CS/CS/CS/HB 1163: Adoption

GENERAL BILL by Health and Human Services Committee ; Appropriations Committee ; Health and Human Services Access Subcommittee ; Adkins ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Broxson ; Burgin ; Gaetz ; Horner ; Plakon

Adoption; Requires DCFS to inform parents of child of availability of private placement of child with adoption entity in certain circumstances; revises provisions relating to scientific testing to determine paternity or maternity of minor; requires that unmarried biological father comply with specified requirements in order for his consent to be required for adoption; requires court to advise biological parent who is party to dependency proceeding of right to participate in private adoption; revises language of adoption disclosure statement; requires publishers of telephone directories to include certain statements at beginning of any classified heading for adoption and adoption services.

Effective Date: 7/1/2012
Last Action: 4/8/2012 - Chapter No. 2012-81
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    12/29/2011 House • Filed
    1/9/2012 House • Referred to Health and Human Services Access Subcommittee; Civil Justice Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee; Health and Human Services Committee -HJ 114
    1/10/2012 House • Introduced -HJ 113
    1/20/2012 House • On Committee agenda-- Health and Human Services Access Subcommittee, 01/24/12, 2:00 pm, Webster Hall
    1/24/2012 House • CS by Health and Human Services Access Subcommittee; YEAS 14 NAYS 1 -HJ 299
    1/26/2012 House • Pending review of CS under Rule 7.19(c)
    1/27/2012 House • Now in Civil Justice Subcommittee -HJ 297
    • On Committee agenda-- Civil Justice Subcommittee, 01/31/12, 8:00 am, 404 HOB
    • CS by Health and Human Services Access Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 290
    1/31/2012 House • Favorable by Civil Justice Subcommittee; YEAS 15 NAYS 0 -HJ 320
    • Now in Appropriations Committee -HJ 320
    2/13/2012 House • On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee, 02/15/12, 8:00 am, Webster Hall
    2/15/2012 House • CS/CS by Appropriations Committee; YEAS 21 NAYS 0 -HJ 670
    2/16/2012 House • Pending review of CS under Rule 7.19(c)
    • CS/CS by Appropriations Committee read 1st time -HJ 663
    2/17/2012 House • Now in Health and Human Services Committee -HJ 682
    • On Committee agenda-- Health and Human Services Committee, 02/21/12, 10:30 am, 404 HOB --Temporarily deferred
    2/21/2012 House • On Committee agenda-- Health and Human Services Committee, 02/23/12, 8:00 am, 404 HOB
    2/23/2012 House • CS/CS/CS by- Health and Human Services Committee; YEAS 17 NAYS 1 -HJ 816
    • Pending review of CS -under Rule 7.19(c)
    • Placed on Calendar -HJ 812
    • CS/CS/CS by Health and Human Services Committee read 1st time -HJ 803
    2/24/2012 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/28/12
    2/28/2012 House • Read 2nd time -HJ 871
    • Amendment(s) adopted (976563) -HJ 872
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    2/29/2012 House • Read 3rd time -HJ 920
    • Amendment(s) adopted (005789) -HJ 921
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 112 NAYS 0 -HJ 922
    2/29/2012 Senate • In Messages
    3/5/2012 Senate • Received -SJ 851
    • Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Judiciary; Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Appropriations; Budget -SJ 851
    3/8/2012 Senate • Withdrawn from Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Judiciary; Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Appropriations; Budget -SJ 1042
    • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 1042
    • Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1874 -SJ 1042
    • Read 2nd time -SJ 1042
    • Amendment(s) adopted (154434) -SJ 1043
    • Read 3rd time -SJ 1081
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 1082
    3/8/2012 House • In returning messages
    • Was taken up -HJ 1234
    • Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (154434) -HJ 1235
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 119 NAYS 0 -HJ 1235
    • Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 1236
    3/23/2012 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    4/6/2012 • Approved by Governor
    4/8/2012 • Chapter No. 2012-81

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  • CS/CS/CS/HB 1163, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/9/2012 at 11:06 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1874 (c2) Child Visitation and Adoption Wise Similar Last Action: 3/8/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1163 (Ch. 2012-81) -SJ 1043
    Location: Laid on Table

    Citations - Statutes (26)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    39.802 Petition for termination of parental rights; filing; elements. Page 7 (pdf)
    63.022 Legislative intent. Page 8 (pdf)
    63.032 Definitions. Page 9 (pdf)
    63.037 Proceedings applicable to cases resulting from a termination of parental rights under chapter 39. Page 10 (pdf)
    63.039 Duty of adoption entity to prospective adoptive parents; sanctions. Page 10 (pdf)
    63.0423 Procedures with respect to surrendered infants. Page 11 (pdf)
    63.0427 Adopted minor’s right to continued communication or contact with siblings and other relatives. Page 15 (pdf)
    63.052 Guardians designated; proof of commitment. Page 16 (pdf)
    63.053 Rights and responsibilities of an unmarried biological father; legislative findings. Page 18 (pdf)
    63.054 Actions required by an unmarried biological father to establish parental rights; Florida Putative Father Registry. Page 18 (pdf)
    63.062 Persons required to consent to adoption; affidavit of nonpaternity; waiver of venue. Page 21 (pdf)
    63.063 Responsibility of parents for actions; fraud or misrepresentation; contesting termination of parental rights and adoption. Page 29 (pdf)
    63.082 Execution of consent to adoption or affidavit of nonpaternity; family social and medical history; withdrawal of consent. Page 29 (pdf)
    63.085 Disclosure by adoption entity. Page 38 (pdf)
    63.087 Proceeding to terminate parental rights pending adoption; general provisions. Page 43 (pdf)
    63.088 Proceeding to terminate parental rights pending adoption; notice and service; diligent search. Page 44 (pdf)
    63.089 Proceeding to terminate parental rights pending adoption; hearing; grounds; dismissal of petition; judgment. Page 45 (pdf)
    63.092 Report to the court of intended placement by an adoption entity; at-risk placement; preliminary study. Page 51 (pdf)
    63.152 Application for new birth record. Page 53 (pdf)
    63.162 Hearings and records in adoption proceedings; confidential nature. Page 54 (pdf)
    63.167 State adoption information center. Page 54 (pdf)
    63.202 Authority to license; adoption of rules. Page 55 (pdf)
    63.212 Prohibited acts; penalties for violation. Page 55 (pdf)
    63.213 Preplanned adoption agreement. Page 58 (pdf)
    63.222 Effect on prior adoption proceedings. Page 60 (pdf)
    63.2325 Conditions for revocation of a consent to adoption or affidavit of nonpaternity. Page 60 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/CS/HB 1163, Engrossed 3 Posted 3/8/2012 at 11:23 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1874 (c2) Child Visitation and Adoption Wise Similar Last Action: 3/8/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1163 (Ch. 2012-81) -SJ 1043
    Location: Laid on Table

    Citations - Statutes (26)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    39.802 Petition for termination of parental rights; filing; elements. Page 7 (pdf)
    63.022 Legislative intent. Page 8 (pdf)
    63.032 Definitions. Page 9 (pdf)
    63.037 Proceedings applicable to cases resulting from a termination of parental rights under chapter 39. Page 10 (pdf)
    63.039 Duty of adoption entity to prospective adoptive parents; sanctions. Page 10 (pdf)
    63.0423 Procedures with respect to surrendered infants. Page 11 (pdf)
    63.0427 Adopted minor’s right to continued communication or contact with siblings and other relatives. Page 15 (pdf)
    63.052 Guardians designated; proof of commitment. Page 16 (pdf)
    63.053 Rights and responsibilities of an unmarried biological father; legislative findings. Page 18 (pdf)
    63.054 Actions required by an unmarried biological father to establish parental rights; Florida Putative Father Registry. Page 18 (pdf)
    63.062 Persons required to consent to adoption; affidavit of nonpaternity; waiver of venue. Page 21 (pdf)
    63.063 Responsibility of parents for actions; fraud or misrepresentation; contesting termination of parental rights and adoption. Page 29 (pdf)
    63.082 Execution of consent to adoption or affidavit of nonpaternity; family social and medical history; withdrawal of consent. Page 29 (pdf)
    63.085 Disclosure by adoption entity. Page 38 (pdf)
    63.087 Proceeding to terminate parental rights pending adoption; general provisions. Page 43 (pdf)
    63.088 Proceeding to terminate parental rights pending adoption; notice and service; diligent search. Page 44 (pdf)
    63.089 Proceeding to terminate parental rights pending adoption; hearing; grounds; dismissal of petition; judgment. Page 45 (pdf)
    63.092 Report to the court of intended placement by an adoption entity; at-risk placement; preliminary study. Page 51 (pdf)
    63.152 Application for new birth record. Page 53 (pdf)
    63.162 Hearings and records in adoption proceedings; confidential nature. Page 54 (pdf)
    63.167 State adoption information center. Page 54 (pdf)
    63.202 Authority to license; adoption of rules. Page 55 (pdf)
    63.212 Prohibited acts; penalties for violation. Page 55 (pdf)
    63.213 Preplanned adoption agreement. Page 58 (pdf)
    63.222 Effect on prior adoption proceedings. Page 60 (pdf)
    63.2325 Conditions for revocation of a consent to adoption or affidavit of nonpaternity. Page 60 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/CS/HB 1163, Engrossed 2 Posted 2/29/2012 at 12:18 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1874 (c2) Child Visitation and Adoption Wise Similar Last Action: 3/8/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1163 (Ch. 2012-81) -SJ 1043
    Location: Laid on Table

    Floor Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    319716 - Amendment
    Delete lines 823 - 829 and insert:
    Rich 3/7/2012
    4:54 PM
    Senate: Withdrawn
    3/8/2012
    Web Page
    PDF
    154434 - Amendment
    Delete lines 823 - 829 and insert:
    Wise 3/8/2012
    9:53 AM
    House: Concur
    3/8/2012
    Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (2)

    Date Chamber Result
    3/8/2012 5:47 PM Senate 40 Yeas - 0 Nays
    3/8/2012 10:06 PM House 119 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (26)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    39.802 Petition for termination of parental rights; filing; elements. Page 7 (pdf)
    63.022 Legislative intent. Page 8 (pdf)
    63.032 Definitions. Page 9 (pdf)
    63.037 Proceedings applicable to cases resulting from a termination of parental rights under chapter 39. Page 10 (pdf)
    63.039 Duty of adoption entity to prospective adoptive parents; sanctions. Page 11 (pdf)
    63.0423 Procedures with respect to surrendered infants. Page 11 (pdf)
    63.0427 Adopted minor’s right to continued communication or contact with siblings and other relatives. Page 15 (pdf)
    63.052 Guardians designated; proof of commitment. Page 17 (pdf)
    63.053 Rights and responsibilities of an unmarried biological father; legislative findings. Page 18 (pdf)
    63.054 Actions required by an unmarried biological father to establish parental rights; Florida Putative Father Registry. Page 19 (pdf)
    63.062 Persons required to consent to adoption; affidavit of nonpaternity; waiver of venue. Page 21 (pdf)
    63.063 Responsibility of parents for actions; fraud or misrepresentation; contesting termination of parental rights and adoption. Page 29 (pdf)
    63.082 Execution of consent to adoption or affidavit of nonpaternity; family social and medical history; withdrawal of consent. Page 29 (pdf)
    63.085 Disclosure by adoption entity. Page 38 (pdf)
    63.087 Proceeding to terminate parental rights pending adoption; general provisions. Page 44 (pdf)
    63.088 Proceeding to terminate parental rights pending adoption; notice and service; diligent search. Page 44 (pdf)
    63.089 Proceeding to terminate parental rights pending adoption; hearing; grounds; dismissal of petition; judgment. Page 46 (pdf)
    63.092 Report to the court of intended placement by an adoption entity; at-risk placement; preliminary study. Page 52 (pdf)
    63.152 Application for new birth record. Page 54 (pdf)
    63.162 Hearings and records in adoption proceedings; confidential nature. Page 54 (pdf)
    63.167 State adoption information center. Page 55 (pdf)
    63.202 Authority to license; adoption of rules. Page 55 (pdf)
    63.212 Prohibited acts; penalties for violation. Page 55 (pdf)
    63.213 Preplanned adoption agreement. Page 58 (pdf)
    63.222 Effect on prior adoption proceedings. Page 60 (pdf)
    63.2325 Conditions for revocation of a consent to adoption or affidavit of nonpaternity. Page 61 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/CS/HB 1163, Engrossed 1 Posted 2/28/2012 at 1:59 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1874 (c2) Child Visitation and Adoption Wise Similar Last Action: 3/8/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1163 (Ch. 2012-81) -SJ 1043
    Location: Laid on Table

    Floor Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    005789 - Amendment
    Remove lines 1497-1523
    Adkins 2/28/2012
    5:03 PM
    House: Adopted
    2/29/2012
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    2/29/2012 10:51 AM House 112 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (27)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    39.802 Petition for termination of parental rights; filing; elements. Page 8 (pdf)
    63.022 Legislative intent. Page 8 (pdf)
    63.032 Definitions. Page 9 (pdf)
    63.037 Proceedings applicable to cases resulting from a termination of parental rights under chapter 39. Page 10 (pdf)
    63.039 Duty of adoption entity to prospective adoptive parents; sanctions. Page 11 (pdf)
    63.0423 Procedures with respect to surrendered infants. Page 11 (pdf)
    63.0427 Adopted minor’s right to continued communication or contact with siblings and other relatives. Page 15 (pdf)
    63.052 Guardians designated; proof of commitment. Page 17 (pdf)
    63.053 Rights and responsibilities of an unmarried biological father; legislative findings. Page 18 (pdf)
    63.054 Actions required by an unmarried biological father to establish parental rights; Florida Putative Father Registry. Page 19 (pdf)
    63.062 Persons required to consent to adoption; affidavit of nonpaternity; waiver of venue. Page 22 (pdf)
    63.063 Responsibility of parents for actions; fraud or misrepresentation; contesting termination of parental rights and adoption. Page 29 (pdf)
    63.082 Execution of consent to adoption or affidavit of nonpaternity; family social and medical history; withdrawal of consent. Page 30 (pdf)
    63.085 Disclosure by adoption entity. Page 39 (pdf)
    63.087 Proceeding to terminate parental rights pending adoption; general provisions. Page 44 (pdf)
    63.088 Proceeding to terminate parental rights pending adoption; notice and service; diligent search. Page 45 (pdf)
    63.089 Proceeding to terminate parental rights pending adoption; hearing; grounds; dismissal of petition; judgment. Page 46 (pdf)
    63.092 Report to the court of intended placement by an adoption entity; at-risk placement; preliminary study. Page 52 (pdf)
    63.097 Fees. Page 54 (pdf)
    63.152 Application for new birth record. Page 55 (pdf)
    63.162 Hearings and records in adoption proceedings; confidential nature. Page 55 (pdf)
    63.167 State adoption information center. Page 56 (pdf)
    63.202 Authority to license; adoption of rules. Page 56 (pdf)
    63.212 Prohibited acts; penalties for violation. Page 56 (pdf)
    63.213 Preplanned adoption agreement. Page 59 (pdf)
    63.222 Effect on prior adoption proceedings. Page 61 (pdf)
    63.2325 Conditions for revocation of a consent to adoption or affidavit of nonpaternity. Page 62 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/CS/HB 1163, Committee Substitute 3 Posted 2/23/2012 at 5:12 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1874 (c2) Child Visitation and Adoption Wise Similar Last Action: 3/8/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1163 (Ch. 2012-81) -SJ 1043
    Location: Laid on Table

    Floor Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    976563 - Amendment
    Remove lines 991-994 and insert:
    Adkins 2/27/2012
    1:55 PM
    House: Adopted
    2/28/2012
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (27)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    39.802 Petition for termination of parental rights; filing; elements. Page 8 (pdf)
    63.022 Legislative intent. Page 8 (pdf)
    63.032 Definitions. Page 9 (pdf)
    63.037 Proceedings applicable to cases resulting from a termination of parental rights under chapter 39. Page 10 (pdf)
    63.039 Duty of adoption entity to prospective adoptive parents; sanctions. Page 11 (pdf)
    63.0423 Procedures with respect to surrendered infants. Page 11 (pdf)
    63.0427 Adopted minor’s right to continued communication or contact with siblings and other relatives. Page 15 (pdf)
    63.052 Guardians designated; proof of commitment. Page 17 (pdf)
    63.053 Rights and responsibilities of an unmarried biological father; legislative findings. Page 18 (pdf)
    63.054 Actions required by an unmarried biological father to establish parental rights; Florida Putative Father Registry. Page 19 (pdf)
    63.062 Persons required to consent to adoption; affidavit of nonpaternity; waiver of venue. Page 22 (pdf)
    63.063 Responsibility of parents for actions; fraud or misrepresentation; contesting termination of parental rights and adoption. Page 29 (pdf)
    63.082 Execution of consent to adoption or affidavit of nonpaternity; family social and medical history; withdrawal of consent. Page 28 (pdf)
    63.085 Disclosure by adoption entity. Page 39 (pdf)
    63.087 Proceeding to terminate parental rights pending adoption; general provisions. Page 44 (pdf)
    63.088 Proceeding to terminate parental rights pending adoption; notice and service; diligent search. Page 45 (pdf)
    63.089 Proceeding to terminate parental rights pending adoption; hearing; grounds; dismissal of petition; judgment. Page 46 (pdf)
    63.092 Report to the court of intended placement by an adoption entity; at-risk placement; preliminary study. Page 52 (pdf)
    63.097 Fees. Page 54 (pdf)
    63.152 Application for new birth record. Page 55 (pdf)
    63.162 Hearings and records in adoption proceedings; confidential nature. Page 55 (pdf)
    63.167 State adoption information center. Page 56 (pdf)
    63.202 Authority to license; adoption of rules. Page 56 (pdf)
    63.212 Prohibited acts; penalties for violation. Page 56 (pdf)
    63.213 Preplanned adoption agreement. Page 59 (pdf)
    63.222 Effect on prior adoption proceedings. Page 61 (pdf)
    63.2325 Conditions for revocation of a consent to adoption or affidavit of nonpaternity. Page 62 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 1163, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 2/16/2012 at 7:32 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Health and Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) 2/23/2012 (pdf)

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1874 (c2) Child Visitation and Adoption Wise Similar Last Action: 3/8/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1163 (Ch. 2012-81) -SJ 1043
    Location: Laid on Table

    Committee Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    536635 - Strike All Amendment
    Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:
    Adkins 2/20/2012
    8:43 PM
    Withdrawn Prior to Consideration
    2/22/2012
    PDF
    743143 - Strike All Amendment
    Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:
    Adkins 2/22/2012
    7:27 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    2/23/2012
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (26)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    63.022 Legislative intent. Page 7 (pdf)
    63.032 Definitions. Page 8 (pdf)
    63.037 Proceedings applicable to cases resulting from a termination of parental rights under chapter 39. Page 9 (pdf)
    63.039 Duty of adoption entity to prospective adoptive parents; sanctions. Page 10 (pdf)
    63.0423 Procedures with respect to surrendered infants. Page 10 (pdf)
    63.0425 Grandparent’s right to notice. Page 14 (pdf)
    63.0427 Adopted minor’s right to continued communication or contact with siblings and other relatives. Page 14 (pdf)
    63.052 Guardians designated; proof of commitment. Page 18 (pdf)
    63.053 Rights and responsibilities of an unmarried biological father; legislative findings. Page 19 (pdf)
    63.054 Actions required by an unmarried biological father to establish parental rights; Florida Putative Father Registry. Page 20 (pdf)
    63.062 Persons required to consent to adoption; affidavit of nonpaternity; waiver of venue. Page 23 (pdf)
    63.063 Responsibility of parents for actions; fraud or misrepresentation; contesting termination of parental rights and adoption. Page 30 (pdf)
    63.082 Execution of consent to adoption or affidavit of nonpaternity; family social and medical history; withdrawal of consent. Page 31 (pdf)
    63.085 Disclosure by adoption entity. Page 39 (pdf)
    63.087 Proceeding to terminate parental rights pending adoption; general provisions. Page 44 (pdf)
    63.088 Proceeding to terminate parental rights pending adoption; notice and service; diligent search. Page 45 (pdf)
    63.089 Proceeding to terminate parental rights pending adoption; hearing; grounds; dismissal of petition; judgment. Page 46 (pdf)
    63.092 Report to the court of intended placement by an adoption entity; at-risk placement; preliminary study. Page 52 (pdf)
    63.097 Fees. Page 54 (pdf)
    63.152 Application for new birth record. Page 55 (pdf)
    63.162 Hearings and records in adoption proceedings; confidential nature. Page 55 (pdf)
    63.167 State adoption information center. Page 55 (pdf)
    63.212 Prohibited acts; penalties for violation. Page 56 (pdf)
    63.213 Preplanned adoption agreement. Page 59 (pdf)
    63.222 Effect on prior adoption proceedings. Page 61 (pdf)
    63.2325 Conditions for revocation of a consent to adoption or affidavit of nonpaternity. Page 61 (pdf)

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  • CS/HB 1163, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 1/26/2012 at 10:06 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Civil Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 1/31/2012 (pdf)
    Appropriations Committee (Post-Meeting) 2/15/2012 (pdf)

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1874 (c1) Adoption Wise Similar Last Action: 3/8/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1163 (Ch. 2012-81) -SJ 1043
    Location: Laid on Table

    Committee Amendments (3)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    229807 - Amendment
    Remove line 213 and insert:
    Adkins 2/14/2012
    9:13 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    2/15/2012
    PDF
    393255 - Amendment
    Remove lines 266-278
    Adkins 2/14/2012
    9:13 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    2/15/2012
    PDF
    843513 - Amendment
    Remove line 325 and insert:
    Adkins 2/14/2012
    9:14 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    2/15/2012
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (27)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    63.022 Legislative intent. Page 7 (pdf)
    63.032 Definitions. Page 8 (pdf)
    63.037 Proceedings applicable to cases resulting from a termination of parental rights under chapter 39. Page 9 (pdf)
    63.039 Duty of adoption entity to prospective adoptive parents; sanctions. Page 10 (pdf)
    63.042 Who may be adopted; who may adopt. Page 10 (pdf)
    63.0423 Procedures with respect to surrendered infants. Page 10 (pdf)
    63.0425 Grandparent’s right to notice. Page 15 (pdf)
    63.0427 Adopted minor’s right to continued communication or contact with siblings and other relatives. Page 15 (pdf)
    63.052 Guardians designated; proof of commitment. Page 18 (pdf)
    63.053 Rights and responsibilities of an unmarried biological father; legislative findings. Page 20 (pdf)
    63.054 Actions required by an unmarried biological father to establish parental rights; Florida Putative Father Registry. Page 20 (pdf)
    63.062 Persons required to consent to adoption; affidavit of nonpaternity; waiver of venue. Page 23 (pdf)
    63.063 Responsibility of parents for actions; fraud or misrepresentation; contesting termination of parental rights and adoption. Page 30 (pdf)
    63.082 Execution of consent to adoption or affidavit of nonpaternity; family social and medical history; withdrawal of consent. Page 31 (pdf)
    63.085 Disclosure by adoption entity. Page 39 (pdf)
    63.087 Proceeding to terminate parental rights pending adoption; general provisions. Page 45 (pdf)
    63.088 Proceeding to terminate parental rights pending adoption; notice and service; diligent search. Page 45 (pdf)
    63.089 Proceeding to terminate parental rights pending adoption; hearing; grounds; dismissal of petition; judgment. Page 46 (pdf)
    63.092 Report to the court of intended placement by an adoption entity; at-risk placement; preliminary study. Page 52 (pdf)
    63.097 Fees. Page 54 (pdf)
    63.152 Application for new birth record. Page 55 (pdf)
    63.162 Hearings and records in adoption proceedings; confidential nature. Page 56 (pdf)
    63.167 State adoption information center. Page 56 (pdf)
    63.212 Prohibited acts; penalties for violation. Page 56 (pdf)
    63.213 Preplanned adoption agreement. Page 59 (pdf)
    63.222 Effect on prior adoption proceedings. Page 61 (pdf)
    63.2325 Conditions for revocation of a consent to adoption or affidavit of nonpaternity. Page 62 (pdf)

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  • HB 1163, Original Filed Version Posted 12/29/2011 at 12:55 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Health and Human Services Access Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 4/10/2012 (pdf)

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1874 Adoption Wise Identical Last Action: 3/8/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1163 (Ch. 2012-81) -SJ 1043
    Location: Laid on Table

    Committee Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    335249 - Strike All Amendment
    Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:
    Adkins 1/23/2012
    11:42 AM
    Adopted without Objection
    1/24/2012
    PDF
    hierarchy 045259 - Amendment to Amendment (335249)
    Between lines 1335 and 1336 of the amendment, insert:
    Horner 1/23/2012
    5:13 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    1/24/2012
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (26)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    63.022 Legislative intent. Page 7 (pdf)
    63.032 Definitions. Page 8 (pdf)
    63.037 Proceedings applicable to cases resulting from a termination of parental rights under chapter 39. Page 9 (pdf)
    63.039 Duty of adoption entity to prospective adoptive parents; sanctions. Page 9 (pdf)
    63.042 Who may be adopted; who may adopt. Page 10 (pdf)
    63.0423 Procedures with respect to surrendered infants. Page 10 (pdf)
    63.0425 Grandparent’s right to notice. Page 14 (pdf)
    63.0427 Adopted minor’s right to continued communication or contact with siblings and other relatives. Page 15 (pdf)
    63.052 Guardians designated; proof of commitment. Page 18 (pdf)
    63.053 Rights and responsibilities of an unmarried biological father; legislative findings. Page 19 (pdf)
    63.054 Actions required by an unmarried biological father to establish parental rights; Florida Putative Father Registry. Page 20 (pdf)
    63.062 Persons required to consent to adoption; affidavit of nonpaternity; waiver of venue. Page 23 (pdf)
    63.063 Responsibility of parents for actions; fraud or misrepresentation; contesting termination of parental rights and adoption. Page 30 (pdf)
    63.082 Execution of consent to adoption or affidavit of nonpaternity; family social and medical history; withdrawal of consent. Page 31 (pdf)
    63.085 Disclosure by adoption entity. Page 39 (pdf)
    63.087 Proceeding to terminate parental rights pending adoption; general provisions. Page 44 (pdf)
    63.088 Proceeding to terminate parental rights pending adoption; notice and service; diligent search. Page 45 (pdf)
    63.089 Proceeding to terminate parental rights pending adoption; hearing; grounds; dismissal of petition; judgment. Page 46 (pdf)
    63.092 Report to the court of intended placement by an adoption entity; at-risk placement; preliminary study. Page 52 (pdf)
    63.152 Application for new birth record. Page 54 (pdf)
    63.162 Hearings and records in adoption proceedings; confidential nature. Page 54 (pdf)
    63.167 State adoption information center. Page 55 (pdf)
    63.212 Prohibited acts; penalties for violation. Page 55 (pdf)
    63.213 Preplanned adoption agreement. Page 58 (pdf)
    63.222 Effect on prior adoption proceedings. Page 60 (pdf)
    63.2325 Conditions for revocation of a consent to adoption or affidavit of nonpaternity. Page 60 (pdf)

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