Revision: April 27, 2022, 9:44 a.m.
Rep. Marsh, Carr. 8
April 25, 2022
2022-1725h
07/05
Amendment to SB 397
Amend the bill by replacing all after section 4 with the following:
5 Contingency. Sections 3, 4, and 7 of this act, relative to the 2009 edition of the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children, shall take effect on the date that the commissioner of the department of health and human services certifies to the director of the office of legislative services and the secretary of state that 35 compacting states, including New Hampshire, have enacted the 2009 edition of the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children.
6 New Section; Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children; Placement of a Child with a Parent. Amend RSA 170-A by inserting after section 1 the following new section:
170-A:1-a Placement of a Child with a Parent. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the placement of a child with a parent, provided that:
I. The parent proves, to the satisfaction of a court, a substantial relationship with the child; and
II. The court makes a written finding that placement with the parent is in the best interests of the child.
7 Repeal. RSA 170-A:1-a, relative to the placement of a child with a parent under the interstate compact on the placement of children, is repealed.
I. Sections 3, 4, and 7 of this act shall take effect as provided in section 5 of this act.
II. Section 6 of this act shall take effect upon its passage.
III. The remainder of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
2022-1725h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Provides for the adoption of the mental health counseling compact.
II. Provides for the adoption of the 2009 edition of the interstate compact for the placement of children.
III. Exempts certain child placements from the interstate compact on the placement of children in RSA 170-A.