The proposed bill amends Chapter 15-7 of the General Laws, titled "Adoption of Children," by introducing a new section, 15-7-14.2, which establishes the rights of children who are adopted, placed in foster care, or under guardianship to maintain contact with their siblings after separation. The bill mandates that at the time of adoption, foster placement, or guardianship, family courts must issue a decree allowing for post-separation sibling visitation and contact. This includes the right to visit and interact with siblings, and it requires adoptive parents, foster parents, or guardians to cooperate with the children's wishes and any court orders regarding these privileges.

The bill outlines specific conditions under which post-separation sibling privileges may be granted, including the best interests of the child, significant emotional attachments between siblings, and the negotiation of a privileges agreement between adoptive/foster parents and birth parents. It also stipulates that the court must approve any agreements and that modifications can only be made if they serve the child's best interests. Notably, the bill prohibits the awarding of monetary damages in disputes over these privileges. The act will take effect upon passage.