2015 Senate Bill 482

Require “reasonable efforts” to keep siblings together in foster care

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 10, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

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

Nov. 10, 2015

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 8, 2015

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 9, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary