Introduced
by
To revise details of considerations used in deciding whether a child placed in foster care should be released to the custody of his or her parents. Among other things, the package comprised of Senate Bills 419 to 421 would revise the statutory definition of "neglect" so that it aligns with some recent court rulings, including one potentially limiting neglect findings related to a parent's lack of financial resources, but not where the parent was offered and did not take social welfare benefits.
Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
To give a court discretion over whether failing to provide proper care for a child due to financial reasons constitutes "neglect".
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-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
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To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)
To revise details of considerations used in deciding whether a child placed in foster care should be released to the custody of his or her parents. Among other things, the package comprised of Senate Bills 419 to 421 would revise the statutory definition of "neglect" so that it aligns with some recent court rulings, including one potentially limiting neglect findings related to a parent's lack of financial resources, but not where the parent was offered and did not take social welfare benefits.
Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)
