SB 1530

Bill Subjects

Family Court Minors' Foster Custody Tort Action

Abstract

Requires certain persons to immediately report to the family court if the person has reason to believe that a child in foster custody has suffered an injury that may constitute a tort claim. Establishes procedures for the family court to follow when investigating a potential tort claim on behalf of a child in foster care and when determining whether to authorize the filing of a tort claim on behalf of the injured child and whether to appoint outside counsel.