SB 202 requires child protective services to make "active efforts" to prevent the removal of Native American children from their families in abuse and neglect cases, strengthening protections under federal Indian Child Welfare Act standards. The bill amends existing law and adds new requirements to ensure that before removing an Indian child from their home, the state must demonstrate it has actively tried to address the family's problems through services and support.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 219
Shawn Bordeaux
Prime sponsor · Sen.
D
Judiciary — Deferred to the 41st legislative day