SB 638 Hawaii Senate · 2023 Regular Session

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.

Summary
Amends the definition of "imminent harm" for the purposes of the Child Protective Act. Requires a police officer assuming protective custody without a court order of a child to provide to the Department of Human Services a written report detailing the officer's observations justifying the immediate removal of the child. Requires a copy of the police report to be provided to the parents of the child and to the court. Requires the Department of Human Services to provide written notice to a child's parent of the parent's rights when conducting certain investigations.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2023
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Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2023 Last action Jan 25, 2023
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Jan 25, 2023
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Referred to HHS/PSM, JDC.
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Jan 20, 2023
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Mike Gabbard
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