HB 1454 Summary

• Changes permanency hearing timeline for abused or neglected children from 120 days to 90 days after adjudication or removal from allegedly abusive custodian, whichever occurs first

• Requires subsequent permanency hearings every 90 days thereafter instead of every 60 days for children under three years of age

• Maintains annual review requirement for all other disposition orders and dependent child cases

• Effective July 1, 2025