Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes a private adoption agency to refuse to place a child in foster care or adoption if the proposed placement would violate the agency's written religious or moral policies.

Highlights:

-Authorizes a private child-placing agency to refuse to place a child in foster care or adoption if the proposed placement would violate the agency’s written religious or moral policies (Sec. 1).

-Prohibits state or local governments from denying any services to a private child-placing agency because of the agency’s religious or moral policies (Sec. 1).

-Exempts a private child-placing agency from any claim for damages based on the agency’s refusal to place a child in a placement that violates the agency’s religious or moral policies (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes a private adoption agency to refuse to place a child in foster care or adoption if the proposed placement would violate the agency's written religious or moral policies.

Highlights:

-Authorizes a private child-placing agency to refuse to place a child in foster care or adoption if the proposed placement would violate the agency’s written religious or moral policies (Sec. 1).

-Prohibits state or local governments from denying any services to a private child-placing agency because of the agency’s religious or moral policies (Sec. 1).

-Exempts a private child-placing agency from any claim for damages based on the agency’s refusal to place a child in a placement that violates the agency’s religious or moral policies (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text