CS/CS/CS/HB 1083: Permanency for Children
GENERAL BILL by Health & Human Services Committee ; Appropriations Committee ; Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee ; Trabulsy ; Abbott ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Basabe ; Canady ; Chaney ; López, J. ; Mooney
Permanency for Children; Revises & creates provisions relating to dependent children, including criminal history records checks, removing children from court-ordered placement, evidence required to amend case plans, Guardianship Assistance Program, notice requirements, review of DCF denial of application to adopt, home studies, adoption assistance services, adoption fees & court orders, required reports, advertising adoption services, & photo listing component of statewide adoption exchange.
Senate Committee References:
- Fiscal Policy (FP)
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 1/2/2024 House • Filed
1/9/2024 House • Referred to Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee
• Referred to Civil Justice Subcommittee
• Referred to Appropriations Committee
• Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
• Now in Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
1/22/2024 House • PCS added to Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee agenda
1/24/2024 House • Favorable with CS by Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee
• Reported out of Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee
1/25/2024 House • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
• CS Filed
• 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
1/26/2024 House • Original reference removed: Civil Justice Subcommittee
• Referred to Appropriations Committee
• Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
• Now in Appropriations Committee
2/12/2024 House • Added to Appropriations Committee agenda
2/14/2024 House • Favorable with CS by Appropriations Committee
2/15/2024 House • Reported out of Appropriations Committee
• Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
• CS Filed
• 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
2/16/2024 House • Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
• Now in Health & Human Services Committee
2/20/2024 House • Added to Health & Human Services Committee agenda
2/22/2024 House • Favorable with CS by Health & Human Services Committee
2/26/2024 House • Reported out of Health & Human Services Committee
• Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
• CS Filed
• Bill referred to House Calendar
• Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/29/2024)
• 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 3)
2/29/2024 House • Read 2nd time
• Amendment 256807 adopted
• Placed on 3rd reading
• Added to Third Reading Calendar
3/1/2024 House • Read 3rd time
• CS passed as amended; YEAS 110, NAYS 0
3/1/2024 Senate • In Messages
• Referred to Fiscal Policy
• Received
3/5/2024 Senate • Withdrawn from Fiscal Policy -SJ 669
• Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
• Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1486 -SJ 669
• Read 2nd time -SJ 669
• Read 3rd time -SJ 669
• CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 669
3/5/2024 House • In Messages
• Ordered enrolled
4/25/2024 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
5/10/2024 • Approved by Governor
5/13/2024 • Chapter No. 2024-177
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CS/CS/CS/HB 1083, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/5/2024 at 11:49 AM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 5/16/2024 (pdf)
Related Bills (4)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1486 (c2) Permanency for Children Collins Similar Last Action: 3/5/2024 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/CS/HB 1083 -SJ 669 
H 505 (c1) Tax Collectors Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/5/2024 H Laid on Table
H 559 Adoptions Stevenson Compare Last Action: 1/5/2024 H Withdrawn prior to introduction
S 958 (er) Local Government Employees Martin Compare Last Action: 4/16/2024 Chapter No. 2024-90
Citations - Statutes (17)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 39.01 Definitions. Page 5 (pdf) 39.0138 Criminal history and other records checks; limit on placement of a child. Page 5 (pdf) 39.5035 Page 8 (pdf) 39.522 Postdisposition change of custody. Page 13 (pdf) 39.6221 Permanent guardianship of a dependent child. Page 15 (pdf) 39.6225 Guardianship Assistance Program. Page 15 (pdf) 39.801 Procedures and jurisdiction; notice; service of process. Page 16 (pdf) 39.812 Postdisposition relief; petition for adoption. Page 16 (pdf) 63.062 Persons required to consent to adoption; affidavit of nonpaternity; waiver of venue. Page 21 (pdf) 63.093 Adoption of children from the child welfare system. Page 22 (pdf) 63.097 Fees. Page 23 (pdf) 63.132 Affidavit of expenses and receipts. Page 25 (pdf) 63.212 Prohibited acts; penalties for violation. Page 26 (pdf) 409.1451 The Road-to-Independence Program. Page 28 (pdf) 409.166 Children within the child welfare system; adoption assistance program. Page 29 (pdf) 409.1664 Adoption benefits for qualifying adoptive employees of state agencies, veterans, servicemembers, and law enforcement officers. Page 30 (pdf) 409.167 Statewide adoption exchange; establishment; responsibilities; registration requirements; rules. Page 35 (pdf) -
CS/CS/CS/HB 1083, Engrossed 1 Posted 2/29/2024 at 12:41 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (5)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1486 (c2) Permanency for Children Collins Similar Last Action: 3/5/2024 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/CS/HB 1083 -SJ 669
H 505 (c1) Tax Collectors Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/5/2024 H Laid on Table
H 559 Adoptions Stevenson Compare Last Action: 1/5/2024 H Withdrawn prior to introduction
S 958 Local Government Employees Martin Compare Last Action: 4/16/2024 Chapter No. 2024-90
S 2518 Health and Human Services Appropriations Compare Last Action: 3/8/2024 S Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
Floor Votes (2)
Date Chamber Result 3/1/2024 10:13 AM House 110 Yeas - 0 Nays 3/5/2024 10:32 AM Senate 38 Yeas - 0 Nays Citations - Statutes (17)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 39.01 Definitions. Page 5 (pdf) 39.0138 Criminal history and other records checks; limit on placement of a child. Page 5 (pdf) 39.5035 Page 8 (pdf) 39.522 Postdisposition change of custody. Page 13 (pdf) 39.6221 Permanent guardianship of a dependent child. Page 15 (pdf) 39.6225 Guardianship Assistance Program. Page 15 (pdf) 39.801 Procedures and jurisdiction; notice; service of process. Page 16 (pdf) 39.812 Postdisposition relief; petition for adoption. Page 16 (pdf) 63.062 Persons required to consent to adoption; affidavit of nonpaternity; waiver of venue. Page 21 (pdf) 63.093 Adoption of children from the child welfare system. Page 22 (pdf) 63.097 Fees. Page 23 (pdf) 63.132 Affidavit of expenses and receipts. Page 25 (pdf) 63.212 Prohibited acts; penalties for violation. Page 26 (pdf) 409.1451 The Road-to-Independence Program. Page 28 (pdf) 409.166 Children within the child welfare system; adoption assistance program. Page 29 (pdf) 409.1664 Adoption benefits for qualifying adoptive employees of state agencies, veterans, servicemembers, and law enforcement officers. Page 30 (pdf) 409.167 Statewide adoption exchange; establishment; responsibilities; registration requirements; rules. Page 35 (pdf) -
CS/CS/CS/HB 1083, Committee Substitute 3 Posted 2/26/2024 at 11:51 AM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (5)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1486 (c2) Permanency for Children Collins Similar Last Action: 3/5/2024 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/CS/HB 1083 -SJ 669
H 505 (c1) Tax Collectors Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/5/2024 H Laid on Table
H 559 Adoptions Stevenson Compare Last Action: 1/5/2024 H Withdrawn prior to introduction
S 958 Local Government Employees Martin Compare Last Action: 4/16/2024 Chapter No. 2024-90
S 2518 Health and Human Services Appropriations Compare Last Action: 3/8/2024 S Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
Floor Amendments (1)
Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format 256807 - Amendment
Remove lines 712-730Trabulsy 2/27/2024
12:59 PMHouse: Adopted
2/29/2024PDF Citations - Statutes (17)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 39.01 Definitions. Page 5 (pdf) 39.0138 Criminal history and other records checks; limit on placement of a child. Page 5 (pdf) 39.5035 Page 8 (pdf) 39.522 Postdisposition change of custody. Page 13 (pdf) 39.6221 Permanent guardianship of a dependent child. Page 15 (pdf) 39.6225 Guardianship Assistance Program. Page 15 (pdf) 39.801 Procedures and jurisdiction; notice; service of process. Page 16 (pdf) 39.812 Postdisposition relief; petition for adoption. Page 16 (pdf) 63.062 Persons required to consent to adoption; affidavit of nonpaternity; waiver of venue. Page 21 (pdf) 63.093 Adoption of children from the child welfare system. Page 22 (pdf) 63.097 Fees. Page 23 (pdf) 63.132 Affidavit of expenses and receipts. Page 25 (pdf) 63.212 Prohibited acts; penalties for violation. Page 26 (pdf) 409.1451 The Road-to-Independence Program. Page 28 (pdf) 409.166 Children within the child welfare system; adoption assistance program. Page 30 (pdf) 409.1664 Adoption benefits for qualifying adoptive employees of state agencies, veterans, servicemembers, and law enforcement officers. Page 31 (pdf) 409.167 Statewide adoption exchange; establishment; responsibilities; registration requirements; rules. Page 36 (pdf) -
CS/CS/HB 1083, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 2/15/2024 at 2:00 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: Health & Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) 2/26/2024 (pdf)
Related Bills (5)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1486 (c2) Permanency for Children Collins Similar Last Action: 3/5/2024 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/CS/HB 1083 -SJ 669
H 505 (c1) Tax Collectors Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/5/2024 H Laid on Table
H 559 Adoptions Stevenson Compare Last Action: 1/5/2024 H Withdrawn prior to introduction
S 958 Local Government Employees Martin Compare Last Action: 4/16/2024 Chapter No. 2024-90
S 2518 Health and Human Services Appropriations Compare Last Action: 3/8/2024 S Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
Committee Amendments (3)
Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format 114025 - Amendment
Remove line 131 and insert:Trabulsy 2/21/2024
7:42 PMAdopted without Objection
2/22/2024PDF 868149 - Amendment
Between lines 539 and 540, insert:Trabulsy 2/21/2024
7:43 PMAdopted without Objection
2/22/2024PDF 614767 - Amendment
Remove lines 584-594 and insert:Trabulsy 2/21/2024
7:43 PMAdopted without Objection
2/22/2024PDF Citations - Statutes (14)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 39.01 Definitions. Page 4 (pdf) 39.0138 Criminal history and other records checks; limit on placement of a child. Page 4 (pdf) 39.5035 Page 7 (pdf) 39.522 Postdisposition change of custody. Page 12 (pdf) 39.6221 Permanent guardianship of a dependent child. Page 14 (pdf) 39.6225 Guardianship Assistance Program. Page 14 (pdf) 39.801 Procedures and jurisdiction; notice; service of process. Page 15 (pdf) 39.812 Postdisposition relief; petition for adoption. Page 16 (pdf) 63.062 Persons required to consent to adoption; affidavit of nonpaternity; waiver of venue. Page 20 (pdf) 63.093 Adoption of children from the child welfare system. Page 21 (pdf) 409.1451 The Road-to-Independence Program. Page 22 (pdf) 409.166 Children within the child welfare system; adoption assistance program. Page 24 (pdf) 409.1664 Adoption benefits for qualifying adoptive employees of state agencies, veterans, servicemembers, and law enforcement officers. Page 30 (pdf) 409.167 Statewide adoption exchange; establishment; responsibilities; registration requirements; rules. Page 31 (pdf) -
CS/HB 1083, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 1/25/2024 at 8:59 AM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: Appropriations Committee (Post-Meeting) 2/15/2024 (pdf)
Related Bills (3)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1486 (c1) Permanency for Children Collins Similar Last Action: 3/5/2024 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/CS/HB 1083 -SJ 669
H 559 Adoptions Stevenson Compare Last Action: 1/5/2024 H Withdrawn prior to introduction
S 2518 Health and Human Services Appropriations Compare Last Action: 3/8/2024 S Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
Committee Amendments (1)
Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format 803557 - Amendment
Between lines 614 and 615, insert:Trabulsy 2/13/2024
6:40 PMAdopted without Objection
2/14/2024PDF Citations - Statutes (13)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 39.01 Definitions. Page 4 (pdf) 39.0138 Criminal history and other records checks; limit on placement of a child. Page 4 (pdf) 39.5035 Page 7 (pdf) 39.522 Postdisposition change of custody. Page 12 (pdf) 39.6221 Permanent guardianship of a dependent child. Page 13 (pdf) 39.6225 Guardianship Assistance Program. Page 14 (pdf) 39.801 Procedures and jurisdiction; notice; service of process. Page 14 (pdf) 39.812 Postdisposition relief; petition for adoption. Page 14 (pdf) 63.062 Persons required to consent to adoption; affidavit of nonpaternity; waiver of venue. Page 20 (pdf) 63.093 Adoption of children from the child welfare system. Page 20 (pdf) 409.1451 The Road-to-Independence Program. Page 22 (pdf) 409.166 Children within the child welfare system; adoption assistance program. Page 24 (pdf) 409.167 Statewide adoption exchange; establishment; responsibilities; registration requirements; rules. Page 25 (pdf) -
HB 1083, Original Filed Version Posted 1/2/2024 at 2:02 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (4)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1486 (c1) Permanency for Children Collins Similar Last Action: 3/5/2024 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/CS/HB 1083 -SJ 669
H 505 Tax Collectors Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/5/2024 H Laid on Table
H 559 Adoptions Stevenson Compare Last Action: 1/5/2024 H Withdrawn prior to introduction
S 958 Local Government Employees Martin Compare Last Action: 4/16/2024 Chapter No. 2024-90
Citations - Statutes (19)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 39.01 Definitions. Page 5 (pdf) 39.0138 Criminal history and other records checks; limit on placement of a child. Page 5 (pdf) 39.202 Confidentiality of reports and records in cases of child abuse or neglect; exception. Page 8 (pdf) 39.5035 Page 8 (pdf) 39.522 Postdisposition change of custody. Page 13 (pdf) 39.6221 Permanent guardianship of a dependent child. Page 15 (pdf) 39.6225 Guardianship Assistance Program. Page 16 (pdf) 39.801 Procedures and jurisdiction; notice; service of process. Page 17 (pdf) 39.812 Postdisposition relief; petition for adoption. Page 17 (pdf) 63.032 Definitions. Page 22 (pdf) 63.062 Persons required to consent to adoption; affidavit of nonpaternity; waiver of venue. Page 22 (pdf) 63.093 Adoption of children from the child welfare system. Page 23 (pdf) 63.097 Fees. Page 26 (pdf) 409.1451 The Road-to-Independence Program. Page 26 (pdf) 409.166 Children within the child welfare system; adoption assistance program. Page 28 (pdf) 409.1662 Children within the child welfare system; adoption incentive program. Page 29 (pdf) 409.1664 Adoption benefits for qualifying adoptive employees of state agencies, veterans, servicemembers, and law enforcement officers. Page 30 (pdf) 409.167 Statewide adoption exchange; establishment; responsibilities; registration requirements; rules. Page 35 (pdf) 409.988 Community-based care lead agency duties; general provisions. Page 37 (pdf)