H.B. 276 Enrolled

ADOPTION LAW REVISIONS
2004 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Sponsor: Rosalind J. McGee

LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill amends provisions regarding reporting requirements for child placing agencies.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
. requires a child placing agency to provide to the Office of Licensing within the
Department of Human Services an accounting for:
. fees and expenses in connection with private adoptions; and
. the state of residence for the birth mother and the adoptive parent or parents.
Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
AMENDS:
78-30-15.5, as last amended by Chapter 174, Laws of Utah 1997

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 78-30-15.5 is amended to read:
78-30-15.5. Itemization of fees and expenses.
(1) Prior to the date that a final decree of adoption is entered, an affidavit regarding fees
and expenses, signed by the adoptive parent or parents and the person or [agent] agency placing
the child, shall be filed with the court. That affidavit shall itemize [all fees paid, items
exchanged, and services rendered in connection with the adoption and shall state] the following

items in connection with the adoption:
(a) all legal expenses, maternity expenses, medical or hospital expenses, and living
expenses which have been or will be paid to or on behalf of the birth mother or biological father,
including the source of payment;
(b) fees paid by the prospective adoptive parent or parents in connection with the
adoption;
(c) all gifts, property, or other items which have been or will be provided to the birth
mother or biological father, including the source of the gifts, property, or other items;
(d) all public funds used for any medical or hospital costs in connection with the
pregnancy and delivery of the child or care of the child;
(e) the state of residence of the prospective adoptive parent or parents;
(f) a description of services provided to the prospective adoptive parent or parents or
biological parents in connection with the adoption; and
(g) that the requirements of Section 76-7-203 have been complied with.
(2) A copy of this affidavit shall be provided to the Office of Licensing within the
Department of Human Services.
[(2)] (3) This section does not apply if the adoptive parent is the legal spouse of the birth
parent.

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