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MN SF2125
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Hayden
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AI Summary
- Requires child-placing agencies to assess prospective foster parents' capacity to maintain a smoke-free home environment as part of the home study process.
- Prohibits secondhand smoke exposure in licensed foster homes, enclosed spaces connected to homes, and motor vehicles transporting foster children.
- Permits smoking in outdoor areas only when foster children are not present and exposed to secondhand smoke.
- Requires child-placing agencies to implement compliance plans with training on health risks of secondhand smoke; agencies must reassess placements if foster parents cannot provide smoke-free environments.
- Exempts emergency relative placements and traditional Native American or religious ceremonies involving tobacco from smoke-free environment requirements.
Legislative Description
Second hand tobacco smoke exposure for children in foster care prevention
Last Action
Withdrawn and re-referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
3/20/2014
Committee Referrals
Health, Human Services and Housing3/20/2014
Judiciary3/19/2014
Health, Human Services and Housing3/3/2014
Full Bill Text
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