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SB 878: Child Welfare

GENERAL BILL by Garcia

Child Welfare; Cites this act as the "Lambourg Keep Families United Act." Requires photographs and reports of child visitations, subject to availability of equipment. Provides that an unmarried biological father is not considered a relative for purposes of the Relative Caregiver Program. Authorizes a court to direct the placement of a parent in a substance abuse facility in which his or her child may also reside. Limits the period for diligent search and inquiry to find a living relative of the child in certain circumstances, etc.

Effective Date: 7/1/2011
Last Action: 5/7/2011 Senate - Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
  1. Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (CF)
  2. Judiciary (JU)
  3. Budget (BC)



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
2/8/2011 Senate • Filed
2/17/2011 Senate • Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Judiciary; Budget -SJ 68
3/8/2011 Senate • Introduced -SJ 68
3/23/2011 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, 03/28/11, 3:15 pm, 401 Senate Office Building --Temporarily Postponed
5/7/2011 Senate • Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
• Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs