HB0371S01 | Consent to Services for Homeless Youth

Description
General Description: 

This bill relates to a homeless youth's ability to consent to temporary shelter, care, or services.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0371S01
Year: 
2019
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 25, 2019
Sponsor
Representative
Elizabeth Weight
Democrat - District 31
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Pending
Impact on Children: 

All children benefit from a safe place to live and policies that protect them in vulnerable times.

Commission: 
Community Engagement
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

A founding purpose of National PTA is to promote safety for children and youth. National PTA urges its members at all levels to monitor, support, and advocate for laws and programs that assist in the identification and return of missing or runaway children.