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SB 2420: Parental Rights [SPSC]

GENERAL BILL by Wise

Parental Rights [SPSC]; Provides that a child may be taken into custody only pursuant to a court order unless there is an immediate threat to the child's health or safety. Requires citizen review panels to be established in all judicial circuits. Requires the court to consider the recommendations of such panel when considering the termination of parental rights. Requires a jury for the adjudicatory hearing or trial, etc.

Effective Date: 07/01/2009
Last Action: 5/2/2009 Senate - Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
2/27/2009 Senate • Filed
3/12/2009 Senate • Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Judiciary; Health and Human Services Appropriations -SJ 00191
3/19/2009 Senate • Introduced -SJ 00191
5/2/2009 Senate • Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs