In Good Standing Adoption Agencies Act of 2026

The In Good Standing Adoption Agencies Act of 2026 would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create and maintain a public registry of licensed private child placement agencies. The bill aims to address gaps in adoption transparency by providing a centralized, reliable list of adoption agencies that prospective parents and mothers can consult. Currently, the absence of such a comprehensive list forces individuals to rely on informal methods to find adoption services, which can expose them to potential exploitation. By establishing this registry, the legislation would seek to enhance consumer protection and increase transparency and integrity in the adoption process. The bill has been introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means but has not yet advanced further in the legislative process.