The Senate Family & Children Services heard HB 1169 on sibling groups in family reunification plans sponsored by Sen. Kyle Walker, Sen, Greg Walker, and Sen. Jon Ford and authored by Rep. Schaibley. This bill requires a court, in determining whether reunification of a child with a parent, guardian, or custodian from whom the child has been removed is in the child's best … [Read more...] about Sibling groups in family reunification plans
Paternity actions
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1172 on paternity actions sponsored by Sen. Greg Walker, Sen. Jon Ford, and Sen. Pol. Author Rep. Clere introduced the bill, explaining that it allows a child to commence a child custody proceeding under certain circumstances and provides that a court having jurisdiction over a child who is the subject of a child in … [Read more...] about Paternity actions
Privacy of nonprofit donor information
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1212 on privacy of nonprofit donor information sponsored by Sen. Liz Brown. Author Rep. Karickhoff presented the bill explaining that the bill bars a state or local agency from collecting or disclosing information that identifies an individual or business entity as a member, supporter, volunteer, or donor of financial or nonfinancial support … [Read more...] about Privacy of nonprofit donor information
Child seduction
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1228 sponsored by Sen. Bohacek, Sen. Glick, and Sen. Pol on child seduction. The author, Rep. Bauer, presented the bill which provides that if a person who: (1) is at least 18 years of age; and (2) is the coach of a child less than 18 years of age; engages with the child in sexual intercourse, other sexual conduct (as … [Read more...] about Child seduction
Limitation of liability for DCS contractors
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1282 on limitation of liability for DCS contractors sponsored by Sen. Liz Brown and Sen. Tyler Johnson. Author Rep. Chris Judy presented the bill, which expands the limitation on civil liability for actions taken by non-profit DCS contractors in the course of their contractual obligations. This does not apply for wanton negligent, knowing, or … [Read more...] about Limitation of liability for DCS contractors