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Senate advances adoption-records and step-parent adoption revisions to third reading
Summary
A second-substitute to SB 54 was advanced to third reading after extended debate. Sponsors said the measure narrows records-release rules for adoption agencies, allows limited step-parent adoptions after divorce under strict conditions, and preserves protections for historical placements.
The Utah State Senate moved a second-substitute version of Senate Bill 54 to third reading after extended debate on confidentiality and access to adoption files.
Sponsor Senator Wyler said the bill would clarify when adoption agencies may provide non‑identifying information to adult adoptees and, in limited instances, allow a stepparent to adopt after divorce. "This is a very small step that will allow adoption agencies, to release information only if the adopted child is now an adult and is requesting information," Wyler said during floor remarks.
Wyler told colleagues the substitute keeps a narrow…
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