Adoption; person other than spouse of birth or adoptive parent may adopt child. (SB679)
Introduced By
Sen. Janet Howell (D-Reston) with support from co-patrons Del. Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke), and Del. Mark Sickles (D-Alexandria)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Adoption by person other than spouse of a parent. Provides that a person other than the spouse of a parent may adopt a child if the child has only one parent, the adoption would not terminate the parental rights of the parent, and the parent joins in the petition for the purpose of indicating his consent. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 09/26/2014 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15100158D |
| 09/26/2014 | Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services |
| 01/15/2015 | Impact statement from DPB (SB679) |
| 01/23/2015 | Failed to report (defeated) in Rehabilitation and Social Services (7-Y 8-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia supports this legislation that would allow every child the opportunity to have two legal parents who are committed to the child's legal and financial well-being.