Putative father registry; certain information available to attorneys for adoption purposes

HB 39 allows Alabama's Department of Human Resources to share specific information from the putative father registry with licensed attorneys who provide a sworn affidavit confirming the data is solely for adoption proceedings. Previously, only courts could request this information. The bill requires attorneys to attest to this limited purpose before accessing details like a potential father's name, address, and child-related dates. This affects adoption attorneys, individuals listed in the registry (putative fathers), and birth mothers by ensuring adoption cases can properly notify potential fathers. The registry remains confidential otherwise, with no changes to adoption procedures or rights.