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Introduced
02/16/2021
02/16/2021
In Committee
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS; PROVIDING AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING PROCESS FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS OF THE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEPARTMENT; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES; MAINTAINING CONFIDENTIALITY.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an administrative hearing process for certain actions of the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), including the revocation or suspension of a foster home license, the removal of a child from a foster home, disputes related to reimbursement of expenses, and other disputes where CYFD actions are alleged to conflict with existing law or policy. The bill outlines procedures for requesting and conducting these administrative hearings, including requirements for the hearing officer, confidentiality protections, and the binding nature of the hearing officer's findings. It also amends existing law to require the administrative hearings office to conduct these CYFD-related hearings and maintain their confidentiality.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (7)
Jacob Candelaria (D)*,
Rebecca Dow (R)*,
Meredith Dixon (D),
David Gallegos (R),
T. Lane (R),
Marian Matthews (D),
Candie Sweetser (D),
Last Action
HHHC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (on 03/01/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=284&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0284.pdf |
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