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Bill to strengthen foster‑child rights advances to House committee hearing; lawmakers emphasize sibling contact and court access
Summary
Senate Bill 1533‑A would revise the Oregon Foster Children’s Bill of Rights to protect sibling contact unless a court finds otherwise, affirm children’s access to court proceedings, and preserve youth possession of personal items; lawmakers and youth testimony were cited in support.
Senate Bill 1533‑A, which the Senate passed on a 30‑vote floor vote, was presented Tuesday to the House Committee on Early Childhood and Human Services as a measure to bolster rights for youth in foster care.
Sen. Sarah Gelser Blouin, sponsor and Senate Human Services chair, urged lawmakers to preserve sibling relationships and youth participation in court. "This makes clear that an agency, a…
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