Introduced
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To require a court to consult in an age-appropriate manner with a child whose parents’ parental rights have been suspended, and who is the subject of a permanency hearing to determine whether this should be made permanent. Also, to require the initiation of proceedings to permanently terminate parental rights if a child has been a ward of the state for 15 of the last 22 months, unless the child has been in the care of relatives, or there is no compelling reason to terminate parental rights. The bill is part of a foster care legislative package consisting of Senate Bills 668 to 672.
Referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details based on extensive testimony and "fine tuning." The main substance of the bill as previously described is not changed.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
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
Amendment offered
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To end the court jurisdiction of certain juvenile wards of the court once a guardian has been appointed and a review hearing or hearings have been held.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)
To require a court to consult in an age-appropriate manner with a child whose parents’ parental rights have been suspended, and who is the subject of a permanency hearing to determine whether this should be made permanent. Also, to require the initiation of proceedings to permanently terminate parental rights if a child has been a ward of the state for 15 of the last 22 months, unless the child has been in the care of relatives, or there is no compelling reason to terminate parental rights. The bill is part of a foster care legislative package consisting of Senate Bills 668 to 672.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
