SB 440
Modifies provisions relating to foster home placement
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LR Number:
2173S.01I
Last Action:
3/27/2019 - Voted Do Pass S Seniors, Families and Children Committee
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2019

Current Bill Summary

SB 440 - This act requires the Children's Division to make diligent efforts to locate the adult siblings and parents of siblings of a child when seeking foster home placement with a relative of the child. Adult siblings or parents of siblings shall have preference for placement only after grandparent placement and above other blood or affinity relatives.

This act is identical to provisions in the truly agreed to and finally passed CCS/SS/SCS/HCS/HB 397 (2019).

SARAH HASKINS

Amendments

No Amendments Found.