Honorable Jeff Wentworth, Chair, Senate Committee on Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1999 by Van Arsdale (Relating to the preparation of medical history reports by parents who relinquish children for adoption.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require the Department of Family and Protective Services to adopt a medical history disclosure form for persons who voluntarily relinquish parental rights regarding a biological child. It would also require the Court to order each parent in a termination suit to provide information regarding the medical history of the parent and the parent's ancestors, and require the agency to make this information available to persons with whom the child is placed. The agency indicates that this can be accomplished within existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.