RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.
Summary
Adds a definition for "exigent circumstances;" amends the definitions of "harm" and "imminent harm;" clarifies when the police may take protective custody of a child; clarifies when the department may assume temporary foster custody of a child; creates a judicial process for orders for protective custody.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2024
Last action Jan 26, 2024
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 26, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to HHS, JDC.
Jan 24, 2024
Senate · Introduced
Introduced.
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ron Kouchi
DDemocratic
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