HB2200 H JUD AMD 1-28

Wright 3382

            The Committee on the Judiciary moves to amend the bill on page two hundred fifty-three, section six hundred four, line ninety-one, after the word “where” by inserting the following “the child has attained 16 years of age and”;

            On page two hundred sixty-nine, section six hundred eight, line ninety, by striking the word “and”; 

            On page two hundred sixty-nine, section six hundred eight, line ninety-two by changing the period to a semicolon and inserting the word “and”;

            And, 

            On page two hundred sixty-nine, section six hundred eight, following line ninety-two by inserting a new subdivision to read as follows:

(6) In addition, in the case of any child for whom another planned permanent living arrangement is the permanency plan, the court shall (A) inquire of the child about the desired permanency outcome for the child; (B) make a judicial determination explaining why, as of the date of the hearing, another planned permanent living arrangement is the best permanency plan for the child; and, (C) provide in the court order compelling reasons why it continues to not be in the best interest of the child to (i) return home, (ii) be placed for adoption, (iii) be placed with a legal guardian, or (iv) be placed with a fit and willing relative.