2012 Senate Bill 1303

Revise parental rights termination detail

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 20, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To give the state Department of Human Services more discretion in choosing whether to provide services to help reunify a child under court jurisdiction for neglect or abuse with his or her parent in situations involving a parent who is or will be imprisoned for two or more years.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 27, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 17, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 8, 2012

Passed in the Senate 34 to 3 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 8, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 12, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.