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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
02/10/2021
02/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO CHILDREN; ENACTING THE STATE INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT; CONSOLIDATING PROVISIONS SPECIFIC TO CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING INDIAN CHILDREN INTO THE STATE INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT; PROVIDING ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING INDIAN CHILDREN; AMENDING, REPEALING AND ENACTING SECTIONS OF THE NMSA 1978.
AI Summary
This bill enacts the State Indian Child Welfare Act, which consolidates provisions specific to child custody proceedings involving Indian children into a new law. The bill provides additional requirements governing these child custody proceedings, including definitions, jurisdiction, tribal-state agreements, placement preferences, and procedures related to notice, consent, termination of parental rights, and adoption. The bill also creates an Office of Tribal Affairs within the Department of Children, Youth and Families to ensure compliance with the federal Indian Child Welfare Act and the new State Indian Child Welfare Act.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Judiciary Committee (00:00 3/10/2021 Room 321) (on 03/10/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=278&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0278.pdf |
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