Introduced
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To require that in foster care, termination of parental rights, adoptions, etc. involving an Indian child, officials must make “active efforts” to provide “culturally appropriate” services in collaboration with the tribe that “assure cultural connections” to the tribe, including “adoptive placements that will reflect the unique value of Indian culture.” Among other things, this would restrict adoptions of a Native American child by a non-native American family. The bill would also establish that “an Indian tribe has exclusive jurisdiction” over any child custody matter involving an Indian child who lives within the reservation.
Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 36 to 2 (details)
To require that in foster care, termination of parental rights, adoptions, and other legal matters involving an Indian child, officials must make “active efforts” to provide “culturally appropriate” services in collaboration with the tribe that “assure cultural connections” to the tribe, including “adoptive placements that will reflect the unique value of Indian culture.” Among other things, this would restrict adoptions of a Native American child by a non-native American family. The bill would also establish that “an Indian tribe has exclusive jurisdiction” over any child custody matter involving an Indian child who lives within the reservation.
Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)
To require that in foster care, termination of parental rights, adoptions, and other legal matters involving an Indian child, officials must make “active efforts” to provide “culturally appropriate” services in collaboration with the tribe that “assure cultural connections” to the tribe, including “adoptive placements that will reflect the unique value of Indian culture.” Among other things, this would restrict adoptions of a Native American child by a non-native American family. The bill would also establish that “an Indian tribe has exclusive jurisdiction” over any child custody matter involving an Indian child who lives within the reservation.
