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OH HB197
Bill
Status
5/27/2009
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Boyd
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AI Summary
HB 197 Summary
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Expands eligibility for powers of attorney and caretaker authorization affidavits from grandparents only to any "qualified relative" (18+ years old, related by blood or marriage), with specific exclusions for those with abuse/neglect convictions and certain custodians.
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Allows qualified relatives to enroll children in school and make educational, medical, and dental decisions through either a notarized power of attorney (valid up to 1 year) or a caretaker authorization affidavit (without requiring parent contact attempts under certain circumstances).
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Creates procedures for filing powers of attorney and affidavits with juvenile courts, including court review hearings for subsequent filings to determine if arrangements serve the child's best interest.
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Extends the kinship permanency incentive program payment period from 36 months to 60 months for relatives granted legal custody or guardianship of minor children meeting income and placement requirements.
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Requires public children services agencies to make reasonable efforts to place siblings together and maintain their connections, and mandates a feasibility study on relative caregiver placement options by December 31, 2010.
Legislative Description
To expand the class of persons who may execute a caretaker authorization affidavit or be designated as attorney in fact under a power of attorney for the purpose of exercising authority over the care, custody, and control of a child and to enhance Ohio's policies regarding kinship caregivers.
Care, custody, control of child-expand who authorized to provide
Last Action
To Judiciary
5/27/2009