The bill amends the Probate Code of 1939, specifically section 60 of chapter X, to clarify the legal status of adopted individuals. It establishes that after an adoption order is entered, if the adoptee's name is changed, they are to be known by their new name. The individuals adopting the child are recognized as the legal parents, assuming all rights and responsibilities as if the child were their biological offspring. The bill also emphasizes that there is no distinction between the rights and duties of natural children and adopted children, making adopted individuals heirs to their adoptive parents and their relatives.

Additionally, the bill modifies language regarding the legal status of adopted individuals in relation to their biological parents. It specifies that once an adoption is finalized, the adopted child is no longer considered an heir of their biological parents or their relatives, except for rights that were vested prior to the adoption. The bill also introduces provisions for grandparenting and great grandparenting time, ensuring that these rights are not affected by the adoption process. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of another related bill in the legislature.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 710.60