Adoption Protection Act: Criminalizing Unlicensed Brokers and Limiting Early Payments.
This law establishes federal criminal penalties for unlawful adoption practices, specifically targeting unlicensed intermediaries in private domestic interstate adoptions. The goal is to protect families and birth parents from exploitation and ensure that adoption processes are handled by licensed professionals. Citizens involved in adoption gain increased security and transparency in the process.
Key points
It is now a federal crime to provide adoption intermediary services for compensation without being a licensed agency or attorney.
Payments to a placing parent (e.g., for living expenses) are capped at $2,500 before they consult with a licensed agency or attorney, preventing early financial coercion.
Violations, including illegal adoption advertising, carry severe penalties, including fines up to $50,000 and up to 5 years in prison per violation for individuals.
Status:
Introduced
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