2018 House Bill 6311

Revise guardianship “best interest of the child” details

Introduced in the House

Sept. 5, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Sheldon Neeley (D-34)

To prescribe in statute the factors to be used in determining best interest of the child placed under state guardianship (including foster care) for permanent placement decisions by agencies and court. The bill references another bill that has not been introduced yet which will contain the factors.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary