Requiring expedited procedures for children who are under two years of age at the time that a petition is filed requesting such child be adjudicated to be a child in need of care, requiring permanency for such a child within 12 months and directing the secretary to report on such expedited procedures.

This bill requires faster legal processes for children under two years old who are placed out of their homes. If passed, these children would need to have a permanent home found within 12 months of being placed elsewhere. The bill also mandates reports to the legislature on how these new procedures are working and makes changes to court hearings and timelines for these young children.

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