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Bill to create caregiver authorization affidavit draws support from immigrant and service organizations
Summary
HB1377 would allow parents to use an out-of-court caregiver authorization affidavit or similar form as an alternative to guardianship for temporary caregiving needs; supporters said it would ease burdens for families fearing detention or deportation and for service members, while committee members discussed notary and vetting concerns.
Representative Long introduced HB1377 to establish a simple, out-of-court caregiver authorization affidavit (sometimes called a caregiver authorization or temporary power form) so parents who temporarily cannot care for children can authorize a trusted caregiver without seeking a full guardianship order.
Committee members asked technical questions about the form: whether notarization…
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