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LC 3634

Generally revise adoption laws

2025 Regular Session

LC 3634 aimed to broadly revamp adoption laws, affecting birth families, adoptive parents, and agencies; but the draft died in process and did not become law this session.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 3634

Summary of LC 3634 — Generally revise adoption laws

Basic bill information

  • Bill number: LC 3634
  • Title: Generally revise adoption laws
  • Subject: Family Law; Minors
  • Classification: bill
  • Introduced: December 14, 2024
  • Status: Draft Died in Process (LC)
  • Legislative actions:
    • 2024-12-14: Drafter Assigned
    • 2024-12-14: Draft On Hold
    • 2025-05-23: Draft Died in Process

What this bill is (based on the title and status)

  • The title suggests a broad reform of adoption statutes, aiming to revise and potentially unify, update, or clarify existing adoption-related laws. The available information does not include the bill text, so specific objectives, provisions, and changes are not enumerated here.
  • Because the draft did not advance, any intended provisions would have needed to pass committee consideration, readings, and votes before moving to final passage. With the draft now listed as “Died in Process,” the bill did not become law in this session.

Potential areas such adoption bills typically address

Note: The following sections describe common topics in comprehensive adoption-law revisions. The exact LC 3634 provisions are not provided, so these reflect general expectations for reform efforts and should not be interpreted as definitive components of this bill.

  • Consent and termination of parental rights: standards, timelines, and procedures for consent to adoption and for termination where applicable.
  • Adoption petition process: filing requirements, necessary parties, court involvement, and timelines for finalization.
  • Representation and advocacy: counsel for biological parents, adoptive parents, and, where relevant, the child; guardian ad litem roles.
  • Open vs. closed adoption and information disclosure: post-adoption contact agreements and access to birth records.
  • Interstate and international adoption: compliance with multi-jurisdictional requirements and international conventions, if applicable.
  • Pre- and post-adoption oversight: reporting requirements, post-placement supervision, and ongoing support services.
  • Eligibility and preferences: age, residency, and other criteria affecting who may adopt or be eligible to place a child.
  • Fees, costs, and funding: allocation of state resources, grants, or fee structures related to adoption proceedings.
  • Safeguards and compliance: anti-coercion measures, verification of consent, and protections for minors.

Who would be affected

  • Biological/family parents and guardians seeking to place a child for adoption.
  • Prospective adoptive parents and families.
  • Adopted individuals seeking access to records or post-adoption information, depending on disclosure provisions.
  • State and local child-welfare agencies, courts, and legal representatives (attorneys, guardians ad litem).
  • Adoption agencies and intermediaries operating under state law.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill was introduced on December 14, 2024, with a docket indicating the draft was assigned to a drafter and placed on hold shortly thereafter.
  • The draft subsequently died in process on May 23, 2025, meaning it did not proceed to a full chamber vote or enactment in this session.
  • As a result, there is no enacted law change to adopt, and the bill would need to be reintroduced in a future session to be reconsidered.

Next steps for readers

  • If you want specifics on what LC 3634 would do, you can check the official legislative database for the full bill text, amendments, and committee reports (when available) for future sessions.
  • If you have access to the bill’s text or a link, I can provide a detailed, provision-by-provision summary and analysis.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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