HB 252 -- Adoption Records

Sponsor:  Fraser

Currently, the Children's Division within the Department of
Social Services maintains a registry whereby birth parents and
adopted adults may indicate their desire to be contacted by each
other.  Adopted adults must petition a court to obtain
identifying information regarding their biological parents.  This
bill allows courts to directly disclose identifying information
to an adopted adult upon their written request if their
biological parents or adult siblings have consented in writing to
the disclosure.  Adult siblings are also allowed to participate
in the registry.

The definitions for "adopted adult" and "adult sibling" are
changed to include those who are 18 years of age or over.  The
definition of "adopted child" is changed to include any adopted
person who is less than 18 years of age.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated August 25, 2005 at 1:18 pm