Relating to: authorizing a respite care provider home to be a runaway home.
This bill allows licensed respite care provider homes to temporarily house runaway children with the consent of both the child and their parent or guardian. It establishes procedures for notifying child welfare agencies when a runaway is found in such a home without parental consent and outlines how courts can designate these homes for temporary care after a child is taken into custody. The legislation applies to homes licensed under specific state statutes and requires oversight by county departments or child welfare agencies.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 19, 2026
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced by Representatives Clancy, Hong, Madison, Tenorio, Arney, Goodwin, Miresse, Palmeri and Stubbs
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