Bill Details

Chief Author: Dziedzic (D) / Scott (R)
View Bill Text: SF 1286 / HF 1362

Current Status

3/13/17 Amended and re-referred to House Health and Human Services Finance Committee
3/8/17 Re-referred to House Health and Human Services Reform Committee.
2/22/17 Introduced and referred to Senate Human Services Reform Finance and Policy Committee.
2/16/17 Introduced and referred to House Civil Law and Data Practices Policy Committee.

Short Description

Funding allocated for NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center to offer coparent services to unmarried parents working on establishing paternity.

Key Points

  • Appropriates $200,000 per year for 2018-2019 biennium from the general fund for NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center to provide services to unmarried parents in the process of establishing paternity.
  • Services would include a process to identify unmarried parents establishing paternity, coparenting workshops for unmarried parents, assistance with parenting plans and child support obligations, assessment of social service needs for each parent, and other supports.