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AR SB779

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/10/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bart Hester

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Courts are prohibited from ordering a child to be placed or remain in a foster home that has been closed or suspended by a child placement agency.

  • The department may immediately remove a child from a court-ordered placement if the child's health or welfare is in immediate danger.

  • The department must notify all parties within 24 hours of any change in placement made under emergency removal provisions.

  • Any party may request a hearing on an emergency placement change, which must be held within 5 business days of receiving the request.

Legislative Description

Concerning The Placement Of Children Determined Dependency-neglected; And For Other Purposes.

Last Action

Notification that SB779 is now Act 1037

4/10/2013

Committee Referrals

Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs3/15/2013
Judiciary3/5/2013

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