Senator Garrett proposes the following amendment (SJ-823.SW0004S):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 63-7-2630(B) and inserting:
(B) Upon motion of any party, except for a person who is the subject of the termination of parental rights action, or at the discretion of the court, when the court enters an order terminating parental rights pursuant to this article, the court shall may:(1) consider whether a no contact order or supervised-contact order between the child and any biological parent or relative is necessary to protect the child's safety, welfare, or attachment to the prospective adoptive family or other caregiver; and
(2) if the court determines that a no contact order or supervised-contact order is not necessary, make written findings on the record stating the factual basis for that determination.
Amend the bill further, SECTION 2, by striking Section 63-9-765(B) and inserting:
(B) Upon motion of any party or at the discretion of the court, when the court enters a final decree of adoption pursuant to this article, the court shall may:(1) consider whether a no contact order or supervised-contact order between the child and any biological parent or relative is necessary to protect the child's safety, welfare, or attachment to the adoptive family; and
(2) if the court determines that a no contact order or supervised-contact order is not necessary, make written findings on the record stating the factual basis for that determination.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.