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ME LD1108

Bill

Status

Failed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Abigail Griffin

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct random drug screening of parents in treatment for substance use disorder during the foster care reunification process

  • Mandates unscheduled home visits with parents seeking reunification with their children in foster care

  • Establishes a minimum 6-month waiting period after a child's removal before the department may petition for judicial review and return of custody to the parent

  • Requires parents seeking reunification to make good faith efforts to cooperate with the department, including attending scheduled meetings

  • Directs the department to schedule meetings at times that allow for parental attendance to the extent possible

Legislative Description

An Act Regarding the Reunification of Foster Children with Their Parents

Children And Families

Last Action

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Health And Human Services3/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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