Introduced
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To create a foster care parents “bill of rights” that among other things would require state authorities to provide “timely financial reimbursement for foster children in the foster parent's care,” a “fair, timely, and impartial investigation of complaints concerning the foster parent's licensure,” due process during any investigation, and more.
Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute failed by voice vote
Substitute offered
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To adopt a version of the bill that revises the grievance process for foster parents who believe the rights the bill would establish have not been upheld.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To add a provision prohibiting the relevant state agency or a child placing agency from considering "gender orientation" in making foster care-related decisions.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To create a foster care parents “bill of rights” that among other things would require state authorities to provide “timely financial reimbursement for foster children in the foster parent's care,” a “fair, timely, and impartial investigation of complaints concerning the foster parent's licensure,” due process during any investigation, and more.
Amendment offered
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To set a new effective date for the bill.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To create a foster care parents “bill of rights” that among other things would require state authorities to provide “timely financial reimbursement for foster children in the foster parent's care,” a “fair, timely, and impartial investigation of complaints concerning the foster parent's licensure,” due process during any investigation, and more.
Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
