SB494 Alabama 2015 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, after a child has been placed in the legal custody of the Department of Human Resources, the department may request the court to appoint a kinship guardian to care for the child
This bill would specify that the department would not be required to consider a relative of the child who resides outside of this state for appointment if the relative has not notified the department within six months after the child has been placed in the legal custody of the department that the person desires to be considered for appointment as a kinship guardian
Relating the Department of Human Resources; to amend Section 12-15-314 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to written requests of the department for the appointment of kinship guardians; to specify that the department would not be required to consider a relative of the child who resides outside of this state for appointment if the person has had no contact with the department under certain conditions.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2015 | S | Indefinitely Postponed |
| May 28, 2015 | S | Education and Youth Affairs first Substitute Offered |
| May 28, 2015 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar with 1 substitute and |
| May 21, 2015 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Education and Youth Affairs |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | May 27, 2015 | Room 727 (Revised Agenda) at 08:30 | Senate ED Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | SB494 Alabama 2015 Session - Introduced |