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International Adoption: New Accreditation for Child and Home Studies

This new law introduces a voluntary, specialized accreditation for agencies conducting child background studies and home studies in international adoptions. The goal is to increase the number of available accredited service providers, potentially simplifying the adoption process for prospective parents. These changes do not alter general adoption rules but offer an additional option for specialized services.
Key points
Introduction of a new, voluntary accreditation for agencies performing child background and home studies in intercountry adoptions.
Increased availability of accredited service providers, potentially speeding up and simplifying the adoption process.
The new accreditation is limited to specific services and does not replace comprehensive accreditation for primary adoption service providers.
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Print number: 117_S_5101
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Process start date: 2022-11-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Voluntary Specialized Accreditation for Background and Home Studies Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5101.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-11-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Introduction of a new, voluntary accreditation for agencies performing child background and home studies in intercountry adoptions.
  • Increased availability of accredited service providers, potentially speeding up and simplifying the adoption process.
  • The new accreditation is limited to specific services and does not replace comprehensive accreditation for primary adoption service providers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

CATEGORIES

Family Courts and Law Migration