This bill amends section 63.0427 of the Florida Statutes to establish a framework for contracts regarding postadoption contact between adopted children and their legal relatives. It defines "legal relative" and allows adoptive parents, biological parents, and the adopted child (if 14 years or older) to enter into a written contract that facilitates continued contact until the child turns 18. The bill outlines specific provisions that must be included in such contracts, including statements about the non-invalidating nature of the contract on the final adoption order and the inability of disagreements to affect custody arrangements. Additionally, it specifies that certain contract provisions are unenforceable, particularly those that would allow contact with individuals legally restrained from such contact or that would impede the adoptive family's ability to relocate.

The bill also details the process for filing, modifying, or terminating these contracts, emphasizing that any enforcement actions must prioritize the best interests of the child. It includes requirements for mediation and the involvement of licensed professionals when disputes arise. Notably, the contract automatically terminates when the adopted child reaches 18 years of age, and it remains valid even if the adoptive parents temporarily lose custody of the child, although it cannot be enforced during that time. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.