SB3706Introduced in the Senate
ADOPTION-CONFIDENTIAL INTERMED
Introduced by Sara Feigenholtz, District 6
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Adoption Act. Provides that the surviving adult children and adult grandchildren of a deceased adopted or surrendered person may petition for the appointment of a confidential intermediary to obtain nonidentifying information as authorized under the Adoption Act. Provides that the confidential intermediary shall have access to certain child welfare agency records if the agency has assisted in the placement of the adopted or surrendered person. Provides that the confidential intermediary shall have access to information from closed child welfare agencies if the petitioner is an adult child or grandchild of a deceased adopted or surrendered person.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0740
July 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 21, 2026
106
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
109 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Not Voting |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Judiciary
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Judiciary; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 12, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 046-000-000
Arrived in House
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 106-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0740
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