Is Adoption of Children (Amendment) Bill still in force?

Yes — Adoption of Children (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.

When did Adoption of Children (Amendment) Bill take effect?

Adoption of Children (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1985.

How many clauses does Adoption of Children (Amendment) Bill have?

Adoption of Children (Amendment) Bill contains 2 clauses.

Where can I read the official version of Adoption of Children (Amendment) Bill?

The official text of Adoption of Children (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.

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Adoption of Children (Amendment) Bill

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Type: Bill
Status: In force
Enacted: 1985
Sections: 2

Quick answer

About this bill

Adoption of Children (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 1 1985, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1985.

Clause 1

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Adoption of Children (Amendment) Act 1985.

Clause 2

Amendment of section 3

Section 3 of the Adoption of Children Act is amended by inserting, immediately after subsection (6), the following subsection:“(7) For the purpose of subsection (6), an infant shall be deemed not to be resident in Singapore —

(a)

if he is authorised or permitted to remain in Singapore by virtue of a visit pass, a student’s pass or a special pass issued by the Controller of Immigration, irrespective of the number of occasions such a pass is issued to him or renewed; or

(b)

if his presence in Singapore is unlawful under the provisions of the Immigration Act (Cap. 81) or the regulations made thereunder.”.

Common questions

What is Adoption of Children (Amendment) Bill?: Adoption of Children (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 1 1985, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1985.
Is Adoption of Children (Amendment) Bill still in force?: Yes — Adoption of Children (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.
When did Adoption of Children (Amendment) Bill take effect?: Adoption of Children (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1985.
How many clauses does Adoption of Children (Amendment) Bill have?: Adoption of Children (Amendment) Bill contains 2 clauses.
Where can I read the official version of Adoption of Children (Amendment) Bill?: The official text of Adoption of Children (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.