Dependent Children

Summary

The bill defines “incapacitated parent” and expands the definition of institutional child abuse, then creates a rebuttable presumption that a child is harmed when a parent or caregiver is linked to sexual abuse, parricide or related crimes. It mandates a court hearing, special‑trained guardians ad litem, access to the child’s records, and supervised visitation or therapy referrals before any contact is allowed. The measure targets children in the state’s child‑welfare system to reduce the risk of further trauma.

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