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House approves amended termination‑of‑parental‑rights bill after debate over enforcement and funding
Summary
House passage of Senate Bill 74 expands who can file termination petitions and drew debate over whether existing agencies have the capacity to enforce the changes; the bill passed the House by recorded vote and returns to the Senate.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House passed Senate Bill 74 on Feb. 26, 1992, a bill that expands statutory authority and who may petition for termination of parental rights in certain child‑welfare cases.
Representative Arrington, the bill’s floor sponsor, and other supporters framed the measure as a protection for children who otherwise remain in foster care for years when parents do not remedy abuse or neglect. Arrington said the bill “draws the line” and allows courts to determine when parental…
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