Amends and adds to existing law to provide that consent to adoption is required from certain courts; to provide certain notice and reporting requirements; to provide requirements regarding notification to relatives; to provide for judicial approval of all matters regarding the custody of certain children; to provide additional requirements regarding case plans; to provide that certain adoptions must be sanctioned by the court; to provide for judicial approval of certain determinations and to revise and establish provisions regarding the placement priority and considerations for certain children; and to establish provisions regarding a removal and change in foster home placement.
JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS - Amends and adds to existing law to provide that consent to adoption is required from certain courts; to provide certain notice and reporting requirements; to provide requirements regarding notification to relatives; to provide for judicial approval of all matters regarding the custody of certain children; to provide additional requirements regarding case plans; to provide that certain adoptions must be sanctioned by the court; to provide for judicial approval of certain determinations and to revise and establish provisions regarding the placement priority and considerations for certain children; and to establish provisions regarding a removal and change in foster home placement.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The intent of this legislation is to implement policy changes in regard to the foster care program. The legislation proposes to enhance court participation in the decision making process regarding adoption choices and placement. It also outlines notice requirements for moving foster children to new foster homes under certain circumstances.
HOW THEY VOTED
House Third Reading
YEA (70)
NAY (0)
Senate Third Reading
YEA (35)
NAY (0)
House Third Reading
YEA (70)
NAY (0)
LATEST ACTION
Reported Signed by Governor on April 5, 2016 Session Law Chapter 347 Effective: 07/01/2016
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2016
- Chamber
- house
- Status date
- Apr 5, 2016