The proposed Uniform Unregulated Transfer of Child Custody Act of 2025 aims to create a structured legal framework to regulate the transfer of child custody, specifically prohibiting unregulated transfers that could jeopardize children's safety. The act prohibits parents from transferring custody with the intent to abandon their responsibilities and restricts solicitation or advertising for such transfers. It empowers the Child and Family Services Agency and the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to investigate violations and enforce penalties, which may include criminal charges. The act also introduces new provisions under Title 16 of the District of Columbia Official Code, including definitions and limitations on applicability, particularly concerning the custody of Indian children as governed by the Indian Child Welfare Act.

Additionally, the act mandates that child-placing agencies provide prospective adoptive parents with essential information regarding the health and behavioral challenges of children they may adopt, ensuring they are adequately prepared for the responsibilities of adoption. It outlines the responsibilities of child-placing agencies to offer guidance tailored to the child's needs and requires them to communicate any significant information about the child before finalizing an adoption. The bill also includes provisions for penalties for violations and a severability clause to maintain the validity of remaining provisions if any part of the act is deemed invalid. Overall, the act seeks to protect children and support families by creating a regulated process for custody transfers and enhancing resources available to adoptive parents.