Bill
HB 3379
Overview: HB 3379, "Clarifying when the Department is to not make reasonable efforts to preserve a family", has been introduced to the House Health and Human Resources committee on
Overview: HB 3379, "Clarifying when the Department is to not make reasonable efforts to preserve a family", has been introduced to the House Health and Human Resources committee on February 26, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to clarify the circumstances under which the Department of Health and Human Resources is not required to make reasonable efforts to preserve a family. This is intended to protect children in situations where family preservation may not be in their best interest.
Key Provisions:
- Specifies that the Department is not required to make reasonable efforts to preserve a family when:
- The parent has subjected the child to aggravated circumstances, such as abandonment, torture, chronic abuse, or sexual abuse
- The parental rights of the parent to another child have been terminated involuntarily
- The parent has been convicted of certain felonies against a child
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily impact children in the child welfare system and their families, by allowing the Department to more quickly terminate parental rights in certain severe cases. This could lead to faster placement of children in safe, permanent homes.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been introduced in the House and referred to the Health and Human Resources committee. If passed by the committee, it would then move to a full House vote before potentially advancing to the Senate.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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