| 28 | | - | Section 1. Section 45a-617 of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2011): |
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| 30 | | - | When appointing a guardian or coguardians of the person of a minor, the court shall take into consideration the following factors: (1) The ability of the prospective guardian or coguardians to meet, on a continuing day to day basis, the physical, emotional, moral and educational needs of the minor; (2) the minor's wishes, if he or she is over the age of twelve or is of sufficient maturity and capable of forming an intelligent preference; (3) the existence or nonexistence of an established relationship between the minor and the prospective guardian or coguardians; and (4) the best interests of the child. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that appointment of a grandparent or, if no grandparent is identified, other relative related by blood or marriage as a guardian is in the best interests of the minor child. |
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| 32 | | - | Sec. 2. Section 17a-101m of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2011): |
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| 34 | | - | Immediately upon the removal of a child from the custody of the child's parent or guardian pursuant to subsection (e) of section 17a-101g or section 46b-129, the Commissioner of Children and Families shall exercise due diligence to identify all [adult] grandparents and, after all grandparents are identified or if no grandparents can be identified, other adult relatives of the child, including any adult relatives suggested by the parents, subject to exceptions due to family or domestic violence. Not later than thirty days after the removal, the commissioner shall provide such grandparents and other relatives with notice that (1) the child has been or is being removed from the custody of the child's parent or guardian; (2) explains the options that the relative has under federal, state and local law to participate in the care and placement of the child, including any options that may be lost by failing to respond to the notice; (3) describes the requirements (A) to obtain a foster care license pursuant to section 17a-114, and (B) for additional services and supports that are available for children placed in such a home; and (4) describes the subsidized guardianship program under section 17a-126, including (A) eligibility requirements, (B) the process for applying to the program, and (C) financial assistance available under the program. |
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| 39 | | - | This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections: |
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| 40 | | - | Section 1 October 1, 2011 45a-617 |
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| 41 | | - | Sec. 2 October 1, 2011 17a-101m |
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| 43 | | - | This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections: |
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| 45 | | - | Section 1 |
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| 47 | | - | October 1, 2011 |
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| 49 | | - | 45a-617 |
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| 51 | | - | Sec. 2 |
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| 53 | | - | October 1, 2011 |
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| 55 | | - | 17a-101m |
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| 25 | + | That sections 45a-617 and 17a-101m of the general statutes be amended to prioritize a grandparent ahead of another adult relative of a child when (1) a court is appointing a guardian for the child, or (2) the Commissioner of Children and Families is providing notice to relatives that the child has been removed from the custody of the child's parent or guardian. |
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| 59 | | - | To prioritize grandparents over other adult relatives of a child when a court is appointing a guardian for the child, or the Commissioner of Children and Families provides notice that the child has been removed from the custody of the child's parent or guardian. |
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| 61 | | - | [Proposed deletions are enclosed in brackets. Proposed additions are indicated by underline, except that when the entire text of a bill or resolution or a section of a bill or resolution is new, it is not underlined.] |
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| 65 | | - | Co-Sponsors: REP. ORANGE, 48th Dist. |
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| 67 | | - | Co-Sponsors: |
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| 69 | | - | REP. ORANGE, 48th Dist. |
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| 71 | | - | H.B. 5503 |
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| 29 | + | To require that grandparents have priority over other adult relatives of a child when (1) a court is appointing a guardian for the child, or (2) notice is being provided that a child has been removed from the custody of the child's parent or guardian. |
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