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HB 110 Engrossed 2018 Regular Session Horton
Abstract: Provides for a hearing with respect to the placement of a child in the custody of the Dept.
of Children and Family Services.
Present law provides that the Dept. of Children and Family Services has sole authority over the
placement of children within its custody.
Proposed law changes present law and provides that the department shall have authority over
placement of children within its custody.
Proposed law adds that upon motion of the court, for good cause shown, a contradictory hearing shall
be held and thereafter, the presiding judge shall have the authority to disapprove a placement chosen
by the department if it is in the best interest of the child.
(Amends Ch.C. Art. 672(A))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Health and Welfare to the
original bill:
1. Give the department the authority to determine placement of children in its custody.
2. Add that upon motion of the court, for good cause shown, a contradictory hearing shall
be held and thereafter, the presiding judge shall have the authority to disapprove a
placement chosen by the department if it is in the best interest of the child.
3. Make technical changes.