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ND SB2087

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

Senate

62nd Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends North Dakota Century Code section 27-20-38 to establish rights and duties of legal custodians for children in foster care
  • Grants custodians the right to physical custody and authority to determine care, placement, and treatment of the child, including medical and surgical decisions, subject to court limitations
  • Requires custodians to provide care, protection, training, education, and physical, mental, and moral welfare of the child within conditions set by the court
  • Mandates custodians notify all parents, grandparents, and adult relatives suggested by parents within 30 days of child removal for foster care placement, explaining their participation options and subsidized guardianship payment availability
  • Passed Senate 44-0 (3 absent) and House 88-0 (6 absent)

Legislative Description

The rights and duties of a legal custodian.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 04/25

4/26/2011

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services1/4/2011

Full Bill Text

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