Bill Text: DE HB223 | 2013-2014 | 147th General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Reports To The Court.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2014-05-28 - Signed by Governor [HB223 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2013-HB223-Draft.html
SPONSOR: |
Rep. Walker & Sen. Henry |
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Reps. Dukes, Gray, Hudson, Jaques, Keeley, Miro, Mitchell, Paradee, Ramone, M. Smith; Sens. Lopez, Poore |
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 147th GENERAL ASSEMBLY |
HOUSE BILL NO. 223 |
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 13 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REPORTS TO THE COURT. |
Section 1.Amend §1114, Title 13 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
§1114 Placement for adoption.
After the issuance of an order terminating the existing parental rights and transferring them to the Department or a licensed agency, the agency shall attempt to promptly place the child for adoption.Every 6 months thereafter until an adoption decree or permanent guardianship order is entered the agency shall advise the Court in writing of the status of the child stating the reasons for the delay in placement or adoption. The Court may, after notice, hold a hearing to determine if any further action is required in the best interest of the child.When a child has been in a guardianship for at least 2 years, the Department may petition the court for permission to provide reports on a 12 month basis.
SYNOPSIS
This bill clarifies that permanent guardianship meets the goals of permanency as defined by 13 Del. C. §2302. |