Plain-Language Summary
This law section designates the entire part as the 'Adoption Act,' establishing its official title. It also includes amendments that update definitions and references, such as the term 'newborn child' and the redesignation of the Department of Public Welfare to the Department of Human Services. The section ensures clarity and consistency in adoption-related laws in Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is officially known as the 'Adoption Act.'
Yes, the Department of Public Welfare was redesignated as the Department of Human Services in 2014.
The 1992 amendment added the definition of 'newborn child' to the law.
Yes, amendments in 1992 and 2014 have updated definitions and department names related to adoption laws.