STATEHOUSE (March 12, 2018) — State Rep. Woody Burton’s (R-Whiteland) legislation giving adoptive parents a clear path to voice concerns or ask questions during the adoption process was recently signed into law by the governor.
Burton’s legislation requires an adoption agency to submit a report to prospective adoptive parents containing the contact information of the agency’s employees, providing applicants multiple avenues to voice concerns, ask questions and receive feedback during the adoption process.
“This law stems from feedback I have received over the last several months on how we can improve the adoption process,” Burton said. “For many considering adoption, they have to go through a rigorous approval process to provide Hoosier children with a loving home. This process can sometimes be confusing, and it isn’t always clear who potential parents should contact with questions or concerns. Now, adoptive parents will have a specific course of action to share feedback.”
According to the Department of Child Services, there are nearly 150 children up for adoption in Indiana at any given time.
House Enrolled Act 1091 will go into effect July 1. Visit iga.in.gov to learn more.
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State Rep. Woody Burton (R-Whiteland) represents a portion of Johnson County.
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