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SB972 • 2025

Modifies the definition of "caregiver relationship."

Modifies the definition of "caregiver relationship."

Children
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Human Services
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-02-04 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

  3. 2025-02-04 Senate

    Referred to Human Services.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act makes changes to who can say they have a "caregiver relationship" with a child and how they can intervene in a child welfare matter. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.0).
Modifies the definition of "caregiver relationship." Modifies the procedure for intervention in child welfare proceedings.
Relating to: Relating to intervention in juvenile dependency matters.
Current location: In Senate Committee