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Bill on reunification raises procedural and constitutional concerns from department officials
Summary
LD 11 08 would add random drug screening, unscheduled home visits and procedural requirements to reunification plans; OCFS said many provisions are already in practice and objected to statutory timing limits that could hinder case‑by‑case decisions.
Representative Abigail Griffin presented LD 11 08, a bill intended to strengthen procedures for reunifying children in state custody with parents, particularly when substance use disorder has been a factor. The bill would require random drug screenings as part of rehabilitation plans, mandate unscheduled home visits, schedule meetings to maximize parental attendance, and create a statutory prohibition against returning custody earlier than six months after removal.
Griffin framed the proposal as child‑centered and emphasized the need to…
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