In regard to this bill, the intent I had was to make sure that all families had time to attach. That was parity across lines. It didn't matter how they wanted to form their families.
It doesn't matter about the culture, ethnicity or race; attachment is so important for the safety, well-being and development of any child. That's the heart and intent of this bill—to make sure these kiddos can have that time to attach and also, I think, to work through some trauma.
I think that every child, and it doesn't matter.... Actually, I would argue that every single one of us around this table has gone through some type of trauma in our life. It doesn't matter what that was.
With some kids getting adopted into families, sometimes there's trauma. I think it's just so important that we make sure there is that time and an opportunity for healing. Working on oneself is always really hard and really messy, especially when you're a younger person and your brain hasn't fully developed. Experiences shape the things you do and say. The intent with this bill is to make sure there's that time to attach.