As introduced, Bill 26-71 would prohibit a parent from transferring custody of a child to someone beyond family members and certain other specified categories of individuals, if the parent intends to abandon the parent’s responsibilities regarding the child. The act gives authority to the state child protection agency (the Child and Family Services Agency) and the Attorney General for the District of Columbia to investigate and enforce violations.
Public Hearing
Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register
Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0071 Published in the DC Register
Referred to Committee on Youth Affairs
Introduced in Office of the Secretary
