1934-S AMH SHEA ADAM 031

SHB 1934 - H AMD 122

By Representative Shea

    On page 1, beginning on line 13, after "child if" strike all material through "provider" on page 2, line 3, and insert ":

    (a) The person and the child have had a substantial relationship with substantial continuity for at least one year through interaction, companionship, and mutuality, without expectation of financial compensation;

    (b) The person has performed parenting functions as defined in RCW 26.09.004 for the child for a substantial period of time while the substantial relationship was being established or the person has served as the primary residential care provider for the child for a substantial period of time while the substantial relationship was being established; and

    (c) The parent consented to or allowed the formation of the relationship between the person and the child for a substantial period of time while the substantial relationship was being established, or the relationship between the person and the child was formed as a result of the unavailability or inability of the parent to perform caretaking functions for the child for a substantial period of time while the substantial relationship was being established"

    On page 2, line 17, after "existed" insert "as required under section 1 of this act"

EFFECT:  Modifies the meaning of "ongoing and substantial relationship" as follows:

·   Requires that the person must have performed parenting functions, or served as the primary residential care provider, for the child for a substantial period of time while the substantial relationship was being established; and

·   Provides that either the parent consented to or allowed the formation of the relationship, or the relationship formed as a result of the parent's unavailability or inability to perform caretaking functions, for a substantial period of time while the substantial relationship was being formed. 

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