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HI SB2795

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2012

Primary Sponsor

Shan Tsutsui

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Aligns Hawaii's definition of "aggravated circumstances" in chapter 587A (Child Protective Act) with recent changes to the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 2010
  • Ensures the Department of Human Services maintains eligibility for approximately $140,000 in federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act funding
  • Federal funding supports family strengthening services and child death review programs in Hawaii
  • Committee on Human Services recommends passage and referral to Committee on Judiciary and Labor
  • Received support from the Department of Human Services, Department of the Attorney General, and Family Programs Hawai'i

Legislative Description

Child Protective Act; Definition of "aggravated circumstances"

Last Action

(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDL.

2/15/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Labor2/15/2012
Human Services1/25/2012

Full Bill Text

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