SPB 7166: Child Protection
PROPOSED BILL
by
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Child Protection; Revising the definitions of the term “abandoned” or “abandonment,” “institutional child abuse or neglect,” and “abandons the child within the context of harm”; revising provisions relating to criminal history records check on persons being considered for placement of a child; requiring a records check through the State Automated Child Welfare Information System; requiring that a protective investigation must include an interview with the child’s parent or legal guardian; requiring a home study report if a child has been removed from the home and will be remaining with a parent, etc.
Effective Date: 7/1/2012
Last Action:
1/20/2012
Senate -
Submit as committee bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (
SB 2044)
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