Prohibits the removal of children into child protective custody based solely on conditions of poverty
Summary
Provides that, conditions of poverty, including but not limited to, the inability to provide or obtain clothing, home or property repair, or childcare, shall not be the sole determining factor when providing notification to the appropriate police authorities or the local child protective service unless there is willful or negligent action or failure to act and a nexus to harm such that the child has suffered or there is a substantial risk the child will suffer serious physical, mental, or emotional impairment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2024
Last action May 30, 2024
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2
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Committee
1
Feb 12, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
lower
1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrew Hevesi
DDemocratic
Co
Aileen Gunther
DDemocratic
Co
Al Taylor
DDemocratic
Co
Alec Brook-Krasny
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Alicia Hyndman
DDemocratic
Co
Angelo Santabarbara
DDemocratic
Co
Catalina Cruz
DDemocratic
Co
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
Co
Harvey Epstein
DDemocratic
Co
Jessica González-Rojas
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
John Lemondes
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
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