2018 House Bill 5980

Add “step-sibling” to sibling definition in juvenile code

Introduced in the House

May 10, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Vanessa Guerra (D-95)

To revise the definition of sibling in the state juvenile code to include step-siblings. This applies to juvenile justice, child abuse, foster and other instances of state intervention in family matters.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors