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CT SB00218
Bill
AI Summary
- Modifies safe haven law procedures for infants thirty days or younger voluntarily surrendered to designated employees, effective July 1, 2010
- Allows mothers in hospitals to provide written notice to surrender physical custody of newborns; hospital must keep notice separate from medical records and cannot disclose contents without permission
- Permits Department of Children and Families to assume care of surrendered infants and pursue guardianship or termination of parental rights, with notification to parents when identity is known
- Allows tenants who are victims of family violence to terminate rental agreements without penalty by providing thirty days' written notice, proof of family violence (police/court record or statement from victim services within ninety days), and statement that premises will be vacated, effective January 1, 2011
- Permits Commissioner of Children and Families to approve foster or adoptive family applicants even if their biological or adopted child died less than one year before application
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Safe Haven Cases And The Termination Of Rental Agreements By Victims Of Family Violence.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/8/2010
Committee Referrals
Judiciary4/8/2010
Human Services2/18/2010
Full Bill Text
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