SB250 Summary

• Eliminates the requirement that a parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian must consent in writing to the appointment of a kinship guardian.

• Removes the requirement that written consent from a parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian be obtained before appointing a successor guardian.

• Allows kinship guardianship appointments when a parent's parental rights have been terminated or restricted by prior court order, even without consent.

• Permits kinship guardianship when a child has resided with the caregiver for six months or more and the parent is unwilling or unable to provide adequate care, without requiring consent.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.