David Niezgodski
- Democratic
- Senator
- District 10
Author
Specifies that it is the policy of the state to recognize the importance of family and children, including the parenting rights of a parent, regardless of whether the parent has a disability. Provides that the right of a person with a disability to parent the person's child may not be denied or restricted solely because the person has a disability. Establishes procedures to be used in proceedings concerning: (1) custody; (2) parenting time; (3) adoption; (4) foster care; and (5) guardianship; when a parent, prospective parent, prospective foster parent, or prospective guardian is a person with a disability. Requires the department of child services to implement disability awareness training. Provides for the expungement of information relating to the unlawful removal of a child from the home of a person with a disability. Makes conforming amendments.
First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs
Referred to the House
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 124: yeas 47, nays 0
Senator Koch added as coauthor
Cosponsors: Representatives Clere, Porter, Wright
House sponsor: Representative Ziemke
Senator Ford Jon added as second author
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Senator Ford Jon removed as coauthor
Senator Randolph added as coauthor
Senators Donato and Houchin added as coauthors
Committee report: do pass, adopted
Senator Ford Jon added as coauthor
Senator Stoops added as coauthor
Authored by Senator Niezgodski
First reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
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| Introduced Senate Bill (S) | |
| Senate Bill (H) |
| Document | Format |
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| Fiscal Note: SB0312.02.COMS.FN001 | |
| Fiscal Note: SB0312.02.COMS.FN002 | |
| Fiscal Note: SB0312.02.COMS.FN003 | |
| Committee Report: SB0312.01.INTR.CRS001 | |
| Fiscal Note: SB0312.01.INTR.FN001 |
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