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Read. Follow. Verify.Alabama authorizes de facto parent adoption under Kylie's Law with custodial parent consent
Last action · January 13, 2026: Pending Committee Action in House of OriginSponsor: Treadaway
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What This Bill Would Do
Alabama HB 63 creates Kylie's Law, allowing individuals who qualify as s to petition for the adoption of a minor if the child's custodial parent consents. The law treats these petitions under the same procedural rules as stepparent adoptions. Petitioners must prove their de facto parent status through of consistent caretaking, bonded relationships, and shared residency.
Non-biological caregivers who have acted in a parental role can now legally adopt a child with the custodial parent's agreement, subject to the same background check and investigation requirements as stepparent adoptions.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
De facto parents
Non-biological caregivers who meet specific relationship criteria are granted a legal mechanism to petition for the adoption of a minor with the custodial parent's consent.
Custodial parents
Custodial parents must voluntarily agree to the adoption petition filed by a de facto parent.
Minors
Minors may be legally adopted by a de facto parent if the court finds it is in the child's best interest.
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Procedural history
2 actions- Jan 13, 2026HouseCommitteePending Committee Action in House of Origin
- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary
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