HB 1262

Bill Subjects

Children And Minors Generally Children And Minors, Department Of Child Services

Abstract

Allows a foster parent, long-term foster parent, relative of a child, or defacto custodian to file a petition to terminate the parent-child relationship in a termination of parental rights or child in need of services proceeding. Provides that if: (1) a child has been removed from a parent and has been under the supervision of the department of child services (department) for 15 of the most recent 22 months; and (2) a petition to terminate the parent-child relationship has not been filed; the court shall order the department to file a petition to terminate the parent-child relationship within 15 days of the order.