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HI HB1388

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2017

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the definitions of "foster parent," "foster family," and "resource family" in Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 587A-4 to clarify licensing eligibility.

  • Specifies that any proper adult person or family, regardless of marital status, may be approved for licensing by the Department of Human Services or another authorized agency to provide foster care services for children.

  • Makes the terms "foster parent," "foster family," and "resource family" interchangeable in statute.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Relating To Foster Care Services.

Foster Care Services

Last Action

The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/15/2017

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/30/2017

Full Bill Text

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