1194-S2 AMH GRAH WICK 493

  

2SHB 1194 - H AMD 127

By Representative Graham

On page 6, line 30, after "(ii)" strike "If" and insert "Except as provided in section 4 of this act, if"

On page 7, line 13, after "(9)" insert "Except as provided in section 4 of this act:"

On page 9, line 32, after "(C)" strike "Visitation" and insert "((Visitation)) Except as provided in section 4 of this act, visitation"

On page 9, line 34, after "welfare." strike "Visitation" and insert "Except as provided in section 4 of this act, visitation"

On page 10, line 20, after "(E)" strike "If" and insert "Except as provided in section 4 of this act, if"

On page 15, line 27, after "modified." strike "If" and insert "Except as provided in section 4 of this act, if"

On page 17, after line 12, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. A new section is added to chapter 13.34 RCW to read as follows:

(1) If a child is placed out of the home of a parent, guardian, or legal custodian following a shelter care hearing or removed from the care of a parent, guardian, or legal custodian under RCW 26.44.056, RCW 26.44,050, or 13.34.050 all visitation between the child and the parent, guardian, or legal custodian must occur in a public, safe place if the department is aware that the parent, guardian, or legal custodian:

(a) Is a suspect in an investigation for a violent offense as defined under RCW 9.94A.030 or domestic violence as defined under RCW 26.50.010, until the investigation is complete;

(b) Is charged with a violent offense as defined under RCW 9.94A.030 or domestic violence as defined under RCW 26.50.010, until there is a resolution to the charges; or

(c) Presents a threat of harm to the child.

(2) The public, safe location for visitation required under this section should have metal detectors or other safeguards against possible harm to the child if available."

Renumber the remaining section and correct any internal references accordingly.

Correct the title.

EFFECT:   Requires that if a child is removed from the home or placed out of the home of a parent, guardian, or legal custodian, all visitation between the child and parent, guardian, or legal custodian must occur in a public, safe place if the Department of Children, Youth, and Families is aware that the parent, guardian, or legal custodian: (a) is a suspect in an investigation for a violent offense or domestic violence, until the investigation is complete; (b) is charged with a violent offense or domestic violence, until that charge is resolved; or (c) presents a threat of harm to the child. This public, safe location is encouraged to have metal detectors or other safeguards against possible harm to the child if available.

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