SB438Introduced in the Senate
Relating to circumstances of parental rights
Introduced by Vince Deeds, District 10
What does this bill do?
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to increase circumstances where the Department of Human Services is required to seek termination of parental rights. The bill also increases circumstances where the time limit for a respondent parent's improvement period, or combination or extension of the respondent parent's improvement period, applies.
Where it stands
To Judiciary
January 16, 2026
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in Senate
To Judiciary
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