SB458 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul Bussman

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Adoption, contact by biological parent prohibited under certain conditions, restraining order for violations

Summary

SB458 would prohibit biological parents of adopted children from contacting them without written consent and allow adoptive parents to obtain restraining orders for violations.

What This Bill Does

Defines an adopted child as someone under 19 who has been adopted. Prohibits a biological parent from contacting or attempting to contact the adopted child without written consent from the adoptive parent, except as allowed by law. If contact occurs without consent, the adoptive parent can seek a restraining order to stop further contact. The measure becomes law immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• Biological parents of adopted children — barred from contacting or attempting to contact the child without written consent; risk of a restraining order if they violate.
• Adoptive parents of adopted children — gain the right to require written consent for contact and to obtain a restraining order if a bio parent contacts the child without consent.

Key Provisions

• Adopted child is defined as a person under 19 years old who has been adopted under Alabama law or another jurisdiction.
• Biological parent may not contact or attempt to contact an adopted child without written consent from the adoptive parent, by any means, unless allowed by law.
• If a biological parent violates this prohibition, the adoptive parent may seek a restraining order to prohibit further contact.
• The act becomes effective immediately following the governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Children