Indian Child Welfare Act-Safe Haven Amendments.

The "Indian Child Welfare Act-Safe Haven Amendments" bill aims to amend the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) to address issues related to the placement of Native American children in foster care. The main provisions include clarifying the definition of "active efforts" to prevent the breakup of Native families, requiring states to report on ICWA compliance, and providing additional funding for tribes to support child welfare services. This bill seeks to strengthen protections for Native American children and families involved in the child welfare system by ensuring culturally appropriate care and preserving tribal connections.

• 2023-12-14: Bill Number Assigned

• 2024-01-24: Received for Introduction

• 2024-02-13: Introduced and Referred to S06 - Travel 31-0-0-0-0

• 2024-02-15: S06 - Travel:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0

• 2024-02-15: Placed on General File

• 2024-02-20: COW:Passed

• 2024-02-21: 2nd Reading:Passed

• 2024-02-22: 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0

• 2024-02-23: Received for Introduction

• 2024-02-26: Introduced and Referred to H03 - Revenue

• 2024-02-27: H03 - Revenue:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0

• 2024-02-27: Placed on General File

• 2024-02-28: COW:Passed

• 2024-02-29: 2nd Reading:Passed

• 2024-03-01: 3rd Reading:Passed 56-2-4-0-0

• 2024-03-04: Received for Concurrence

• 2024-03-04: Concur:Passed 25-0-6-0-0

• 2024-03-04: Assigned Number SEA No. 0026

• 2024-03-04: President Signed SEA No. 0026

• 2024-03-04: Speaker Signed SEA No. 0026

• 2024-03-07: Governor Signed SEA No. 0026

• 2024-03-07: Assigned Chapter Number 57