2016 House Bill 5521

Senate Roll Call 353: Passed

To require child welfare authorities to make “reasonable efforts” to keep siblings together in foster care placements and adoptions and if this can’t be done, to provide for frequent sibling visitation, unless these things would be contrary to the safety or well-being of any of the siblings.

36 Yeas / 0 Nays
Republican (26 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Democrat (10 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (1)