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AK HB12

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2017

Primary Sponsor

Tammie Wilson

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Origin

House of Representatives

30th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds new section AS 47.10.145 requiring the Department of Health and Social Services to obtain a court order to take nonemergency custody of a child, issued under AS 47.10.030 or 47.10.080
  • Amends AS 47.17.035 to clarify that the department may only remove a child from their home under specified statutory provisions: AS 47.10.030, 47.10.080(c)(1) or (3), 47.10.142, or 47.10.145
  • Restricts the department's authority to remove children without prior court authorization in non-emergency situations
  • Introduced January 9, 2017 by Representative Wilson

Legislative Description

Nonemergency Removal Of Child

Minors

Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): EASTMAN, MILLETT

3/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Health & Social Services1/18/2017

Full Bill Text

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