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Statutory Neglect Amendment Act of 2025
October 6, 2025
Summary
If enacted, this bill would amend the legal definition of statutory neglect to prohibit the Child and Family Services Agency from using a parent's receipt of public benefits or their housing status as the sole basis for a finding of child neglect. This legislation impacts social service requirements but does not directly impose new regulatory burdens on mortgage lenders, banks, or financial institutions.
Source: https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0400
Common questions
- What does "Statutory Neglect Amendment Act of 2025" cover?
- If enacted, this bill would amend the legal definition of statutory neglect to prohibit the Child and Family Services Agency from using a parent's receipt…
- When was it published?
- It was published on October 6, 2025.