What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 397.
Safe Home Act: Ending Unregulated Child Custody Transfers
This act aims to protect children, especially adopted ones, by classifying unregulated child custody transfers as a form of abuse or neglect. It introduces new rules to prevent children from being placed in unsafe environments, ensuring that all changes in custody are supervised and secure. This means parents and guardians must follow clear procedures to ensure a child's well-being.
Key points
Unregulated child custody transfer (e.g., without court approval, without background checks) is now considered a form of child abuse or neglect.
Introduces a definition of "unregulated custody transfer" which includes abandoning a child without ensuring their safety and without transferring legal parental responsibilities.
Requires the government to prepare a report and guidance for states to prevent, identify, and respond to such cases, including through education and training.
Aims to ensure that children, especially adopted ones, are not placed with families without proper background checks and social service oversight.
Status:
Expired
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