Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Early Learning & Children's Services Committee |
HB 2752
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Brief Description: Modifying provisions relating to providing shelter to a minor.
Sponsors: Representatives Dickerson, Orwall, Walsh, Goodman, Kagi, Roberts, Pedersen, Green, Santos and Nelson.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/26/10
Staff: Sydney Forrester (786-7120).
Background:
Any person providing shelter to a minor who knows the youth is absent from home without parental permission is required notify the youth's parent, law enforcement, or the Department of Social and Health Services within eight hours of becoming aware that the youth is away from home without permission.
Summary of Bill:
Licensed youth shelters or other organizations serving youth who are homeless or have runaway from home and their families must notify the youth's parent within 72 hours of the youth being admitted to the shelter or facility.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.