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SB24-119

Term Abandonment for Federal Classification Juvenile

Concerning classifying the death of a parent as abandonment in determinations for vulnerable youth.
Session:
2024 Regular Session
Subjects:
Children & Domestic Matters
Immigration
Bill Summary

Current law states that if there is sufficient evidence to determine that reunification of a child or youth with one or both parents is not viable due to abuse, neglect, abandonment, or a similar basis, the child or youth is eligible for federal classification as a special immigrant juvenile. The act clarifies that abandonment includes, but is not limited to, the death of one or both parents. The act defines the phrase "special immigrant juvenile status findings".

APPROVED by Governor March 22, 2024

EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Status

Introduced
Passed
Became Law

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Sponsors

Sponsor Type Legislators
Prime Sponsor

Sen. T. Exum
Rep. L. García, Rep. J. Mabrey

Sponsor

Co-sponsor

Sen. J. Coleman, Sen. L. Cutter, Sen. R. Fields, Sen. J. Ginal, Sen. J. Gonzales, Sen. J. Marchman, Sen. K. Mullica, Sen. K. Priola, Sen. R. Rodriguez, Sen. F. Winter, Sen. R. Zenzinger
Rep. J. Bacon, Rep. K. Brown, Rep. R. English, Rep. E. Epps, Rep. M. Froelich, Rep. T. Hernández, Rep. L. Herod, Rep. I. Jodeh, Rep. M. Lindsay, Rep. J. Marvin, Rep. D. Ortiz, Rep. J. Parenti, Rep. N. Ricks, Rep. M. Rutinel, Rep. T. Story, Rep. E. Velasco, Rep. M. Weissman, Rep. M. Young

The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 7, 2024, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 8, 2024, unless otherwise specified. Details