OH SB58

Expands who can execute a "grandparent power of attorney" or "caretaker authorization affidavit" beyond just grandparents to include a broader category of "caretakers" - defined as adults 18+ who are relatives (stepparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, cousins, etc.) or nonrelative adults with a relationship to the child or family

Allows these caretakers to gain authority over a child's care, physical custody, school enrollment, medical/dental/psychological treatment consent, and access to educational records when parents are unable to care for the child

Qualifying circumstances for using these documents include: parent is seriously ill, incarcerated, homeless, in substance abuse treatment, temporarily unable to provide care due to physical/mental condition, or the caretaker has a well-founded belief it's in the child's best interest

Requires the power of attorney or affidavit to be notarized and filed with juvenile court within 5 days of execution, with the caretaker providing information about the child's residence history and any prior custody proceedings

The documents do not grant legal custody or affect parental rights in future custody proceedings, and terminate when the child stops living with the caretaker, the document is revoked, terminated by court order, or upon death of the child or caretaker