ADOPT Act of 2023
The ADOPT Act of 2023 makes it a federal crime for unlicensed individuals or organizations to provide adoption intermediary services, place adoption advertisements, or offer payments exceeding $500 to parents placing children for adoption. It directly affects prospective adoptive parents, placing parents, and unlicensed adoption facilitators by prohibiting these activities while exempting licensed agencies and attorneys. Key provisions criminalize unlicensed brokering, restrict certain advertising, and limit payments to placing parents, with penalties including fines up to $100,000 or 5 years in prison per violation. The law aims to prevent exploitation and commodification of children in domestic adoptions by requiring services through licensed providers.
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Introduction
Nov 2023
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Introduced Nov 3, 2023
Last action Nov 3, 2023
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Nov 3, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Nov 3, 2023
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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