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CT SB00191

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/22/2018

Primary Sponsor

Committee on Children

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Origin

Senate

2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Limits removal of children from their homes by the Department of Children and Families to a maximum of ninety-six hours
  • Requires the Commissioner to follow procedures under section 46b-129 during the removal period
  • Mandates return of the child to their original household if Superior Court does not issue a custody order vesting care with a relative or suitable agency within the ninety-six-hour period
  • Permits medical examinations and diagnostic tests by physicians during removal without parental consent if reasonable attempts to obtain consent have been made
  • Effective July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Children In The Temporary Custody Of The Department Of Children And Families.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/27

2/23/2018

Committee Referrals

Joint Committee on Children2/22/2018

Full Bill Text

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