HB8810
12/17/2024
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Federal
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Legislation
, Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Accused Parents
, Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Children
, Guardianship/Conservatorship of Children - Child (incomplete)
, Guardianship/Conservatorship of Children - Parent or Guardian
, Termination of Parental Rights (Private) - Birth Parents
, Termination of Parental Rights (Private) - Children
, Termination of Parental Rights (State) - Birth Parents
, Termination of Parental Rights (State) - Children
HB8810: Amending Social Security Act to require states to “take [steps] to ensure that … information about and access to available independent legal representation is provided, as appropriate, to–(i) the child; and (ii) any individual who is a parent or guardian, or has custody, of the child.” This applies in “any judicial proceeding involving a child and in which there is an allegation of child abuse or neglect, including a proceeding on dependency, adoption, guardianship, or termination of parental rights”.
Last action (on 12/17/2024): Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
