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HB0149

Adoption Discrimination - Keep Kids First Act

Last scannedOct 22, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This act aims to protect adoption and foster care providers from discrimination based on sincerely held religious beliefs.

Defines 'adoption or foster care' as services provided for the welfare of children, including recruiting parents and placing children in homes.
Prohibits governmental entities from discriminating against individuals who provide adoption or foster care based on sincerely held religious beliefs.
Allows governmental entities to prioritize placement with a person sharing the same religion or faith tradition as the child when considering custody.
Protects providers from changes in tax treatment, denial of grants, and other benefits due to their religious practices related to adoption or foster care.

The bill did not pass in the current session and is marked as inactive.
Details on specific remedies and causes of action are not provided in the summary text.
The full extent of protections for religious organizations under this act may vary based on interpretation.

Plain language

Religious organization: Includes houses of worship, religious groups, schools, educational institutions, ministries, orders, societies, or other entities.
Governmental entity: Refers to the state and its agencies, political subdivisions, cities, towns, counties, and their agencies, instrumentalities, and institutions.

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