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AL HB523
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/14/2012
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Mitchell
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AI Summary
- A parent or guardian's mental, physical, developmental, or other disability shall not by itself be considered child abuse or neglect in juvenile court proceedings.
- A disability only becomes relevant to abuse or neglect determinations if the parent or guardian's actions or inactions are injurious to the child's health, safety, or welfare.
- The standard for evaluating parental conduct applies equally to parents with disabilities and those without disabilities.
- The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.
Legislative Description
Juvenile court, original jurisdiction in child abuse or neglect proceedings, disability of parent or child not to be considered in reporting or determining unless his or her actions are injurious to health, safety, or welfare of child
Court, Juvenile
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary
3/14/2012
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/14/2012
Full Bill Text
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