2007 House Bill 4736

Revise foster care considerations to include religion

Introduced in the House

May 9, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Barb Byrum (D-67)

To require government authorities determining whether to remove a child from his or her parents and place the child in foster care to give preference to a foster home that shares the same religion as the child's immediate family, especially if the family observes religious laws regarding food.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services

June 13, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 19, 2007

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 20, 2007

Passed in the House 106 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 21, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Finance