Misty Gan, director of Georgia's ICPC unit, told a Senate study committee the state processed 100 incoming interstate private-adoption cases in fiscal 2026, trimmed review times and raised deadline compliance after internal reforms, while flagging medical records and out-of-state delays as main hang-ups.

The committee unanimously passed SR 771 to create a study committee focused on adoption affordability and barriers, a step sponsors described as a measured approach to explore policy options post‑Dobbs without immediate statutory changes.

Georgia's adoption process struggles with ICPC approvals and unique medical record demands.

Attorney highlights complexities and delays in Georgia's adoption process via ICPC.

Georgia's adoption laws now hinder interstate placements and raise concerns over medical record usage.

DHS unable to review adoption applications leads to tragic outcomes for families.

Georgia updates its receiving state laws on bridal and agency adoptions for fifth revision.

Adoption lawyers in Georgia express concerns over delays and stringent new approval requirements.

Attorneys highlight serious issues faced by families in Georgia adoption processes due to ICPC's actions.

Carrie champions adoption agency reforms emphasizing checks and balances to protect birth mothers.

Adoptive parents advocate for stronger ICPC checks to protect children and birth mothers.

Georgia adoption agency highlights ICPC abuses and calls for clearer oversight and regulations.

Committee discusses legislative bill to provide adopted individuals the same birth certificate rights.