RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 258 (HB 94) 2024 Regular Session Willard
Existing law provides that the department has sole authority over the placement, care,
treatment, or any other considerations deemed necessary from the resources that are available
for children in custody of the department.
New law retains existing law.
New law requires the department to ensure that a child has a certified birth certificate and
valid six-year identification card within 30 days from when a child is committed to the
custody of the department and upon the child's release from custody.
New law requires the department to submit all necessary applications, records, and fees to
obtain the birth certificate and identification card if the child does not have those records.
New law provides that failure of the department to obtain the child's birth certificate and
identification card shall not prevent the child's release from custody.
Effective upon signature of governor (May 24, 2024).
(Amends Ch.C. Art. 908(C) and (D); Adds Ch.C. Art. 908(E))