BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6196

SB 6196: Out-of-home child placements

Concerning judicial review for certain out-of-home child placements.

Summary

  • Parents can pursue civil action under the dependency statutes if the department requests a voluntary out-of-home placement agreement in cases of developmentally disabled children. The department must inform parents of their right to civil action in writing.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6196), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 1998
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 12, 1998
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim Hargrove (D-24)
Introduced
January 13, 1998 in the Senate
Last action
March 12, 1998
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 2557
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6196, ESSB 6196

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Hargrove (D-24)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 12, 1998
Version voted on: ESSB 6196
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23000
Republican25001
How each member voted

History

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SB 6196 in other sessions

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