S 3285
ADOPT Act of 2025
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 8:37 AM
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Bill overview
The Adoption Deserves Oversight, Protection, and Transparency Act of 2025 (ADOPT Act) aims to combat exploitation in private domestic interstate adoptions by criminalizing certain practices. Specifically, it makes unlawful the provision of ‘adoption intermediary services’ – like advertising or facilitating connections between placing and prospective parents – and unauthorized payments to placing parents before legal consultation. The bill also prohibits deceptive adoption advertising and certain payments to placing parents, with exceptions for licensed agencies and attorneys. It seeks to ensure transparency and protect vulnerable individuals involved in adoption proceedings.
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