HB4683 HFAT Fast 1-24

Morgan 3345

Delegate Fast moved to amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting therefor a new title, to read as follows:

H. B. 4683 -- “A BILL to amend and reenact §49-4-712 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §49-4-712a, all relating to requiring parents, guardians, or custodians to participate in programs for juveniles in an out-of-home placement unless there is a finding by the court that said participation is not in the best interest of the juvenile; requiring appointment of legal counsel for any parent, guardian, or custodian that is ordered to participate in services or treatment proscribed by this section; requiring provisions in a valid court order to enforce certain compliance mandating that parents, guardians, or custodians participate in programs for juveniles in an out-of-home placement; and requiring parents, guardians, or custodians to participate in programs designed for out-of-home placement including family therapy sessions offered by the treatment provider unless there is a finding by the court that said participation is not in the best interest of the juvenile or that participation would place an undue hardship upon any parent, guardian, or custodian.

Adopted

Rejected