PA HB451 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session


Status

October 15 2012 - Laid on the table
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Summary

An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in adoption, defining "household" and "putative father"; further providing for hearing, for alternative procedure for relinquishment, for grounds for involuntary termination, for petition for involuntary termination; providing for notice if putative father or his whereabouts unknown; further providing for report of intention to adopt and for consents necessary to adoption; and repealing provisions relating to consents not naming adopting parents.

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Title

In adoption, defining "household" and "putative father"; further providing for hearing, for alternative procedure for relinquishment, for grounds for involuntary termination, for petition for involuntary termination; providing for notice if putative father or his whereabouts unknown; further providing for report of intention to adopt and for consents necessary to adoption; and repealing provisions relating to consents not naming adopting parents.

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History

DateChamberAction
2012-10-15HouseLaid on the table
2012-07-02HouseRemoved from table
2012-07-02HouseLaid on the table
2012-06-11HouseRemoved from table
2012-05-23HouseLaid on the table
2012-05-23HouseFirst consideration
2012-05-23HouseReported as amended
2011-02-04HouseReferred to CHILDREN AND YOUTH

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