6201-S AMH CFS RUTH 59

SSB 6201 - H COMM AMD

By Committee on Children & Family Services

     On page 4, line 16, after Ainterim@ insert the following

A;

(viii) A child under three years of age has been abandoned as

defined in RCW 13.34.030(4)@

     On page 9, line 27, after ARCW@ strike A((74.13.280))" and insert  A74.13.280 and@

     On page 11, line 16, after Abeen@ insert Aclearly@

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     On page 13, beginning on line 24, strike section 5.

     Renumber remaining sections accordingly.

     On page 19, line 10, after Aneglect@ strike Amust@ and insert Amay@

EFFECT: Eliminates the requirement that whenever the department files a petition for termination of parental rights for abandonment, it also must seek and proceed with an adoption.  Instead, expedited termination may be sought when a child under three is abandoned.  Corrects statutory references.  Requires the department to clearly offer reconciliation services prior to seeking termination. Requires the department to notify alleged perpetrators of abuse that a founded report may be used in licensing and employment decisions, not that they must be used.