Introduced
by
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.
Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
To clarify some details in the text of the bills.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
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To not necessarily apply to proposed requirement if the siblings hadn't been living in the same household.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)
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.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
