Adoption.
This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Stage
- Session ended
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Feb 27, 2020
What it does
Existing law provides that it is unethical for an attorney to undertake the representation of both the prospective adoptive parents and the birth parents of a child in any negotiation or proceeding in connection with an adoption unless a written consent is obtained from both parties. Existing law requires a notice to the birth parents of their right to have an independent attorney and that the prospective adoptive parents may be required to pay the reasonable attorney's fees up to a maximum of $500. Existing law includes a statement of legislative findings regarding the rules of conduct for attorneys representing clients.
Where it stands
This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Needs attention)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in California.