SB 239

Bill Subjects

Administrative Law; Generally Children And Minors; Adoption Children And Minors; Foster Care Churches And Religions Civil Law And Procedure; Immunity And Exemption From Liability Civil Law And Procedure; Liabilities, Damages, And Penalties Labor And Employment; Generally Protected Classes Social Services; Generally Taxes; Generally

Abstract

Prohibits the state from discriminating against adoption agencies, foster parents, or adoptive parents on the basis of religious beliefs. Defines certain terms. Waives sovereign immunity for purposes of the prohibition, except that state courts retain immunity. Allows suit under these provisions without exhausting administrative remedies. Provides for a private right of action and civil remedies.