Brian J. Bushweller
- Democratic
Primary
This bill implements a portion of the federal requirements in the bipartisan Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act to promote greater “normalcy” for youth in foster care. Specifically, it provides a limitation from liability provision for foster parents who exercise the reasonable and prudent parent standard for those youth in their care to allow their participation in age appropriate activities. Section 2523(b) provides certain criteria to determine whether a decision is reasonable and prudent, including: the wishes of the child; the wishes of the child’s parent; best interests of the child; the child’s age, maturity, and any potential risk factors to the child or others; and the appropriateness of the activity and experience for extracurricular, cultural, or social enrichment.
Signed by Governor
Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 8 On Its Merits
Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 4 ABSENT
Amendment SA 1 to SB 56 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT
Amendment SA 1 to SB 56 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Reported Out of Committee (Judicial & Community Affairs) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
Introduced and Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate
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