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CT SB00422

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Osten

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Origin

Senate

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes titles 17a, 45a, and 46b to formally codify state adoption of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in its current form

  • Clarifies how the Department of Children and Families must apply ICWA in child welfare cases

  • Requires courts to follow ICWA procedures in all custody, placement, and parental rights termination cases involving children of state-recognized tribal nations

  • Introduced by Senator Osten (19th District) and referred to the Human Services Committee during the January 2023 session

Legislative Description

An Act Codifying State Adoption Of The Indian Child Welfare Act And Clarifying Its Application.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/18/2023

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/18/2023

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