AN ACT CONCERNING LEGAL PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN IN THE EVENT OF INTIMATE PARTNER HOMICIDE.
SB 350 speeds up court hearings for temporary custody of children when a parent is killed by an intimate partner. It allows family members to petition the Probate Court for temporary guardianship within a specific timeframe before the Department of Children and Families (DCF) initiates formal custody proceedings. This change aims to provide faster legal stability for children during the immediate aftermath of such tragedies. The bill directly affects children and their extended family members in these specific cases.
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2025
Last action Jan 9, 2025
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