2019 House Bill 4109

Add “step-sibling” to sibling definition in juvenile code

Introduced in the House

Jan. 29, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Vanessa Guerra (D-95)

To revise the definition of sibling in the state juvenile code to include stepsiblings. This applies to juvenile justice, child abuse, foster care and other instances of state intervention in family matters.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors