Previous posts on this blog regarding Oregon House Bill 2904, specifically from February 7 and February 16, expressed opposition to this bill. From reading these posts one may have concluded that Families Supporting Adoption and in turn LDS Family Services have made formal statements regarding HB2904. This is not the case. This blog is not the official website of Families Supporting Adoption and this blog does not speak for Families Supporting Adoption or LDS Family Services.

Regarding House Bill 2904, it is encouraged for each interested citizen to express their voice regarding their given views. It is understood that House Bill 2904 is currently stalled and will not be moving forward as written. It has not been withdrawn. Representative Doherty, the bill’s sponsor, has formed a “work group process to discuss the opportunities for common ground.” The first of such meetings is scheduled for March 10. A proposed revision will be discussed at this meeting, essentially proposing the creation of a 10-day revocation period for a birth parent who consents for the adoption of their child.

If you are interested in learning more about this bill and any revisions in addition to voicing your thoughts regarding this bill you can contact Rep. Margaret Doherty or your local representative.

To contact Rep. Doherty:
(503) 986-1435
rep.margaretdoherty@state.or.us

To learn who your local representatives are by going to this website:
http://www.leg.state.or.us/findlegsltr/

A link to House Bill 2904 can be found here: http://www.leg.state.or.us/11reg/measpdf/hb2900.dir/hb2904.intro.pdf

Joseph Daines, LMFT
Executive Director
LDS Family Services-Tigard, Oregon Office