Pennsylvania HB138 amends grounds for involuntary termination of parental rights and disposition of dependent children.

Pennsylvania HB138 amends the grounds for involuntary termination of parental rights, specifying that parental incarceration alone is not sufficient for termination. It also adds conditions under which termination may be considered, such as when a parent has been incarcerated for over 15 months and has not maintained a meaningful role in the child's life. The bill further modifies the disposition of dependent children, requiring courts to consider whether the child has been in placement for at least 15 of the last 22 months. The act takes effect in 60 days.

Pennsylvania HB138 amends grounds for involuntary termination of parental rights and disposition of dependent children.

Pennsylvania HB138 amends the grounds for involuntary termination of parental rights, specifying that parental incarceration alone is not sufficient for termination. It also adds conditions under which termination may be considered, such as when a parent has been incarcerated for over 15 months and has not maintained a meaningful role in the child's life. The bill further modifies the disposition of dependent children, requiring courts to consider whether the child has been in placement for at least 15 of the last 22 months. The act takes effect in 60 days.