The bill amends Florida Statutes to establish a framework for postadoption contact agreements between adoptive parents, biological parents, and adopted children aged 12 and older. It allows these parties to voluntarily enter into written contracts that facilitate ongoing contact, including visitation and communication, until the adopted child turns 18. The bill specifies that certain provisions of these contracts are unenforceable, particularly if they conflict with legal restrictions or the child's objections. Additionally, the contracts must include specific statements regarding their enforceability and the implications of non-compliance on the adoption's validity.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the process for filing and enforcing these contracts, requiring them to be approved by the court and incorporated into the final judgment of adoption. It also allows for modifications or terminations of the contracts with the agreement of all parties involved. The bill amends the existing statute regarding the filing of adoption-related petitions to include postadoption contract actions, consolidating the filing fees for these processes. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 558 c1: 63.102