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Supporters tell committee Senate Bill 58 would let non‑grandparent kin care for children without costly custody actions
Summary
Proponents testified the bill expands existing grandparent power-of-attorney and caregiver authorization affidavits to other kinship caregivers, easing school enrollment and health‑care consent for children being raised by relatives or close caregivers.
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard proponent testimony on Senate Bill 58, which would expand Ohio’s grandparent power-of-attorney and caregiver authorization affidavit so other kinship caregivers can use the documents to enroll children in school and consent to medical care.
Larry Bresler, speaking for Northern Ohioans for Budget Legislation Equality (NOBLE), urged passage and described kinship care benefits,…
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