IN SB0193 | 2024 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 9 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-01-25 - Senator Raatz added as second author
Pending: Senate Family & Children Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Child welfare provider protections. Prohibits the state from discriminating against adoption agencies, foster parents, or adoptive parents on the basis of religious beliefs. Defines certain terms. Waives sovereign immunity for purposes of the prohibition, except that state courts retain immunity. Allows suit under these provisions without exhausting administrative remedies. Provides for a private right of action and civil remedies.

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Title

Child welfare provider protections.

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History

DateChamberAction
2024-01-25SenateSenator Raatz added as second author
2024-01-09SenateFirst reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services
2024-01-09SenateAuthored by Senator Johnson, T

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