A. The clerk of a court entering a final decree or order in an adoptive placement of an Indian child shall provide the secretary with a copy of that decree, adoptive placement order and any other information necessary to show: (1) the birth name and birthdate of the Indian child; (2) any information relating to tribal membership or eligibility for membership of the adopted Indian child; (3) the tribal affiliation and name of the Indian child after adoption; (4) the names and addresses of the biological parents; (5) the names and addresses of the adoptive parents; (6) the name and contact information of any agency having files or information relating to the adoption; and (7) any affidavit signed by the biological parent or parents asking that their identity remain confidential. B. The attorney for the prospective adoptive parent shall provide to the clerk of the court a copy of the decree of adoption, an adoptive placement order or any other information required by the Indian Family Protection Act and a stamped envelope addressed to the secretary marked "Confidential". History: Laws 2022, ch. 41, § 38. Effective dates. — Laws 2022, ch. 41, § 74 made Laws 2022, ch. 41, § 38 effective July 1, 2022. Applicability. — Laws 2022, ch. 41, § 73 provided that the provisions of Laws 2022, ch. 41 apply to all cases filed on or after July 1, 2022. Severability. — Laws 2022, ch. 41, § 72 provided that if any provision of the Indian Family Protection Act, related provisions in other sections of New Mexico law or the application of such laws to any person or circumstances is held invalid for any reason in a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity does not affect other provisions of the Indian Family Protection Act and related laws.
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