SB 4
Revises provisions relating to consent to adoption. (BDR 11-294)
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Bill overview
This bill amends Nevada law regarding consent to adoption. Specifically, it clarifies that when the petitioner and their spouse are not related to the child within the third degree of consanguinity, at least one of the two witnesses providing consent to the adoption must be a social worker or caseworker employed by a designated agency. The bill also outlines specific requirements for the validity of adoption consent, including identification of the child, written form, acknowledgment, and disclosure regarding the child's potential Native American heritage.
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