Introduced
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To establish that for purposes of the law that authorizes placing an abused or neglected child in foster care, a stepparent, ex-stepparent, or the parent who shares custody of a half-sibling is considered a relative for the purpose of foster care placement. Also, to define “sibling" in that law as child who is related through birth or adoption by at least one common parent, and that “sibling” includes that term as defined by the American Indian or Alaskan native child's tribal code or custom.
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.
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)
To establish that for purposes of the law that authorizes placing an abused or neglected child in foster care, a stepparent, ex-stepparent, or the parent who shares custody of a half-sibling is considered a relative for the purpose of foster care placement. Also, to define “sibling" in that law as child who is related through birth or adoption by at least one common parent, and that “sibling” includes that term as defined by the American Indian or Alaskan native child's tribal code or custom.
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
