RI H7138 | 2020 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on January 16 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-12 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 16 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-12 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires DCYF/family court to initially consider placement of a child under their care with immediate family members/next of kin before placement in foster care.
Title
Abused And Neglected Children
Sponsors
| Rep. Anastasia Williams [D] | Rep. Justine Caldwell [D] | Rep. Jason Knight [D] | Rep. Karen Alzate [D] |
| Rep. Hagan McEntee [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-12 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2020-02-07 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/12/2020) |
| 2020-01-16 | House | Introduced, referred to House Judiciary |
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText20/HouseText20/H7138.pdf |
