Senate Bill No. 21–Senator O’Donnell

Prefiled January 11, 2001

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Referred to Committee on Judiciary

SUMMARY—Revises provisions governing adoption of child of minor parent. (BDR 11‑151)

FISCAL NOTE: Effect on Local Government: No.

Effect on the State: No.

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EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new; matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted.

Green numbers along left margin indicate location on the printed bill (e.g., 5-15 indicates page 5, line 15).

AN ACT relating to children; establishing a preference for the adoption of a child of a minor parent by relatives of the child; providing that a minor parent may consent to a specific adoption; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN

SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

1-1 Section 1. Chapter 127 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto a

1-2 new section to read as follows:

1-3 In determining the placement of a child of a minor parent for adoption

1-4 or permanent free care, a child-placing agency shall give preference in

1-5 the placement of the child to any person related within the third degree of

1-6 consanguinity to the child who is suitable and able to provide proper care

1-7 and guidance for the child.

1-8 Sec. 2. NRS 127.080 is hereby amended to read as follows:

1-9 127.080 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 127.070, 127.2815

1-10 and 127.282, a written consent to a specific adoption pursuant to this

1-11 chapter cannot be revoked or nullified.

1-12 2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 127.070, a relinquishment for

1-13 adoption pursuant to this chapter cannot be revoked or nullified.

1-14 3. A minor parent may execute a relinquishment for adoption and

1-15 cannot revoke it upon coming of age.

1-16 4. A minor parent may execute a written consent to a specific

1-17 adoption and cannot revoke it upon coming of age.

1-18 Sec. 3. NRS 127.220 is hereby amended to read as follows:

1-19 127.220 As used in NRS 127.220 to 127.310, inclusive, and section 1

1-20 of this act, unless the context otherwise requires:

2-1 1. “Arrange the placement of a child” means to make preparations for

2-2 or bring about any agreement or understanding concerning the adoption of

2-3 a child.

2-4 2. “Child-placing agency” means the division or a nonprofit

2-5 corporation organized pursuant to chapter 82 of NRS, and licensed by the

2-6 division to place children for adoption or permanent free care.

2-7 3. “Person” includes a hospital.

2-8 4. “Recommend the placement of a child” means to suggest to a

2-9 licensed child-placing agency that a prospective adoptive parent be allowed

2-10 to adopt a specific child, born or in utero.

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