Overview: SSB 1007, "A bill for an act relating to the placement of a child who is the subject of a pending delinquency petition in a supervised apartment living arrangement pursuant to a consent decree, and the circumstances under which the placement is paid by the state."
Status: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 174.
Introduced: January 14, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to allow for the placement of a child who is the subject of a pending delinquency petition in a supervised apartment living arrangement pursuant to a consent decree, and to specify the circumstances under which the state will pay for such placement.
Key Provisions:
- Permits the court to place a child in a supervised apartment living arrangement as part of a consent decree in a delinquency case.
- Requires the state to pay for the supervised apartment living arrangement if the child's family is unable to afford the placement.
- Establishes criteria for determining the child's eligibility for state-funded placement, including the child's behavior, family circumstances, and the availability of other placement options.
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Children who are the subject of pending delinquency petitions
- Families of these children, who may benefit from state-funded supervised apartment placements
- The state's juvenile justice and social services systems, which will be responsible for implementing and funding the placements
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been approved by a committee and renumbered as SF 174. It will now proceed through the legislative process, with potential further consideration and amendments before a final vote.
