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House approves interstate putative‑father registry compact after floor debate
Summary
The Utah House passed first substitute Senate Bill 10, creating a voluntary interstate compact to share putative‑father registry information, 52–18. Supporters said it improves notice to potential fathers before adoptions; opponents said Utah law already protects unwed fathers and the compact creates unnecessary bureaucracy.
The Utah House passed first substitute Senate Bill 10 on a 52–18 vote after floor debate on Feb. 11, 2015. Representative Andraig, the bill sponsor, said the compact would allow Utah to join roughly 37 other states in sharing putative‑father registry information so potential biological fathers can be notified before an adoption is finalized.
Supporters framed the measure as a procedural fix to reduce later disputes. "This…
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