1. (a) As used in this section, (1) “Indian child” has the same meaning as provided in 25 USC 1903, as amended from time to time, and (2) “Indian Child Welfare Act”, 25 USC 1901 et seq., as amended from time to time, means the federal law setting minimum standards for the removal of Indian children from their families and the placement of such children in foster or adoptive homes.
2. (b) In any action or proceeding under this chapter or chapter 319a involving an Indian child's custody, placement in a foster or adoptive home or termination of the parental rights of the parents of such child, the Commissioner of Children and Families shall ensure that such action or proceeding is conducted in accordance with the Indian Child Welfare Act.

(P.A. 22-60, S. 1.)

History: P.A. 22-60 effective May 23, 2022.