Sec. 1. The state registrar shall administer the adoption history program provided for in this chapter, IC 31-19-19 through IC 31-19-23, IC 31-19-25, and IC 31-19-25.5. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-12.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.191-2011, SEC.14.
Sec. 2. (a) The following persons may transmit identifying information and nonidentifying information to the state registrar for inclusion with the adoption history: (1) An adoptee who is an adult. (2) A birth parent. (3) An adoptive parent. (4) A pre-adoptive sibling who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age. (5) The spouse or […]
Sec. 3. (a) Any person may voluntarily transmit medical information to the state registrar for inclusion with the medical history. (b) The state registrar shall store all information received under this section in a manner that makes the information readily recoverable. (c) Any transmission of voluntary information must include an affirmation by the person that: […]
Sec. 4. (a) The state registrar shall publicize the availability of the adoption history information, including the availability of the information under this chapter and IC 31-19-19 through IC 31-19-25.5. (b) The state registrar’s publicity efforts must include periodic public service announcements regarding the availability of adoption history information. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-15.] As added […]
Sec. 5. The state registrar: (1) may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2; and (2) shall prescribe forms necessary; to implement this chapter, IC 31-19-12-5, and IC 31-19-19 through IC 31-19-25.5. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-16.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.130-2005, SEC.10; P.L.191-2011, SEC.17.
Sec. 6. (a) The adoption history fund is established for the purpose of carrying out this chapter and IC 31-19-19 through IC 31-19-25.5. The state registrar shall administer the fund. (b) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from: (1) money in the fund; or (2) if revenues are insufficient, a supplemental appropriation. […]
Sec. 7. A person who knowingly transmits false information to an adoption history commits a Class A misdemeanor. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-19(a).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11.
