RI H7204 | 2020 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on January 22 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-04 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 22 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-04 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires the department of children, youth and families (DCYF) and the family court to initially consider the placement of a child under their care with the child's immediate family members or next of kin before placement in foster care.
Title
Abused And Neglected Children
Sponsors
| Rep. Anastasia Williams [D] | Rep. Karen Alzate [D] | Rep. Hagan McEntee [D] | Rep. Camille Vella-Wilkinson [D] |
| Rep. Liana Cassar [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-04 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2020-01-31 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/04/2020) |
| 2020-01-22 | House | Introduced, referred to House Judiciary |
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText20/HouseText20/H7204.pdf |
