HB0336

Failed

Waiver of parental rights-financial responsibility.

Require written acknowledgement when parents voluntarily terminate parental rights and financial responsibilities.

Full legal title

AN ACT relating to children; requiring a written acknowledgement in a voluntary termination of parental rights as specified; and providing for an effective date.

Government

Sponsor:

Co-sponsors: Representative(s) Andrew, Brady, Campbell, K, Filer, Guggenmos, Lucas, McCann, Wasserburger, Wharff

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What does this bill do?

Requires parents who voluntarily terminate parental rights to provide a written acknowledgement that doing so does not terminate or affect child support obligations.

Mandates that any voluntary termination of parental rights, whether through petition or agreement, must include a written acknowledgement from the parent stating that the termination does not terminate, suspend, or otherwise affect existing or future child support obligations. (W.S. 14-2-320(a))
Requires the acknowledgement to be signed by the parent terminating parental rights and made part of the official record in the termination proceeding. (W.S. 14-2-320(b))
Clarifies that the acknowledgement requirement does not limit a court's ability to modify, enforce, or terminate child support obligations under applicable law. (W.S. 14-2-320(c))

Effective: July 1, 2025

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Actions (6)

2/10/2025(House)

H COW:H Did not consider for COW

2/7/2025(House)

H Placed on General File

2/7/2025(House)

H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0

2/3/2025(House)

H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations

1/30/2025(House)

H Received for Introduction