Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on Jurisprudence
FROM:
John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB233 by Goodman (Relating to standing to file a suit requesting termination of the parent-child relationship or adoption.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would allow a pregnant woman or a parent of a child to confer standing to a prospective adoptive parent. The bill would outline the contents of a statement to confer standing in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. The statement to confer standing may not be executed in suits by a governmental entity to protect the health and safety of child.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
530 Department of Protective and Regulatory Services