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CT SB00323

Bill

Status

Passed

6/4/2018

Primary Sponsor

Committee on Children

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Origin

Senate

2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the commissioner to provide at least 10 days written notice to a child or youth and their attorney before transferring them to a second or subsequent out-of-home placement
  • Notice requirement may be waived if an emergency or risk to the child's well-being necessitates immediate transfer and makes advance notice impossible
  • Maintains existing provisions allowing placement in foster homes, relative/fictive kin homes, licensed institutions, or child-caring agencies within or outside the state
  • Out-of-state placements require advance notification to parents or guardians with opportunity to be heard, except in emergency circumstances
  • Effective July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring Notice Prior To The Transfer Of A Child To A New Out-of-home Placement.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/4/2018

Committee Referrals

Joint Committee on Children3/1/2018

Full Bill Text

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