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House passes S.B. 128 to align child-welfare rules with federal Family First prevention law
Summary
Third substitute S.B. 128 passed the House 62–1 after sponsor Representative Ray said the bill brings Utah into compliance with the federal Family First Prevention Services Act by adding background checks for congregate-care employees and protections for dependent children.
The House adopted third substitute Senate Bill 128 on March 13 by a recorded vote of 62–1. Sponsor Representative Ray told members the bill continues discussions with child-welfare stakeholders and brings Utah into compliance with the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), preserving federal funding for the Division of Child and Family Services and related programs.
Key provisions described on the floor include required background checks for employees in congregate care settings where children are placed, procedures for securing electronic evidence obtained during investigations and turning devices over to law enforcement, and extending domestic-violence services to dependent children identified as victims.
Representative Ray waived summation; the vote was taken and the bill passed. The Speaker Pro Tem signed and returned the bill to the Senate for the president’s signature.
Next steps: S.B. 128 passed the House and will be transmitted back to the Senate for signatures and further consideration.
