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SF1682 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Neglect definition modification provision in relation to child welfare

Related bill: HF1614

AI Generated Summary

This bill (S.F. No. 1682) proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 260C.007, subdivision 6, refining the definition of a "child in need of protection or services" (CHIPS). The amendment clarifies when a child is considered to be without the special care necessary due to a physical, mental, or emotional condition. Specifically, it states that a parent, guardian, or custodian should not be considered unable or unwilling to provide required special care solely because a child remains in a hospital or emergency department due to lack of access to residential treatment or unavailability of necessary services.

The bill also maintains various other criteria for a child to be considered in need of protection or services, such as abandonment, abuse, neglect, exposure to dangerous environments, or involvement in juvenile offenses. Additionally, it adjusts the age threshold for certain juvenile offenses categorized under CHIPS, with the minimum age increasing from 10 to 13 by August 1, 2026.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHealth and Human Services
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer toJudiciary and Public Safety
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionComm report: To pass and re-referred toHealth and Human Services
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass and re-referred toHealth and Human Services
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass and re-referred toHealth and Human Services

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new clarification regarding when a child is considered to be without the special care made necessary by a physical, mental, or emotional condition."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the definition of a child in need of protection or services under section 260C.007, subdivision 6.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarified conditions under which a parent is not considered unable or unwilling to provide necessary care related to the child's health conditions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "260C.007"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section defines terms related to abuse within the child protection laws.",
      "modified": [
        "References to definitions of physical and sexual abuse under the existing section 260E.03, subdivisions 18 or 20."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "260E.03"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section is part of the statutes governing foster care agreements.",
      "modified": [
        "Includes reference to children entering foster care under a voluntary placement agreement with the responsible social services agency."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "260C.227"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section relates to extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecutions and proceedings.",
      "modified": [
        "Includes references to juveniles found incompetent or not guilty due to mental illness or deficiency in connection with various proceedings, including those under section 260B.125."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "260B.125"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section addresses the filing of petitions for the termination of parental rights.",
      "modified": [
        "Includes reference to the decision process for not filing a termination of parental rights petition in a child's best interests documented with a case plan."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "260C.503"
  }
]

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