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HB3770 • 2025

Provides that the crime of buying or selling a person under 18 years of age includes conduct related to adoption.

Provides that the crime of buying or selling a person under 18 years of age includes conduct related to adoption.

Crime
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Boice
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-03-04 House

    Referred to Judiciary.

  3. 2025-02-27 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act creates a new crime related to adoption. (Flesch Readability Score: 75.5).
Provides that the crime of buying or selling a person under 18 years of age includes conduct related to adoption.
Creates the crime of unlawful adoption activity. Punishes by a maximum of 30 days' imprisonment, $1,250 fine, or both.
Relating to: Relating to unlawful adoption activity.
Current location: In House Committee