Relating to the responsibilities of a guardian ad litem for a minor child

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedMarch 11, 2019
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 15, 2020
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   Done: House committeeJanuary 30, 2020
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 24, 2020
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 9, 2020
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   Stopped: Passes the SenateDied when the General Assembly ended
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2020 session adjourned on June 14, 2020, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to the responsibilities of guardian ad litems for children. Code section 232.2 provides duties for guardian ad litems for children in juvenile delinquency, child in need of assistance, and dissolution of marriage proceedings. The bill amends current law to specify a guardian ad litem is required to visit the home, residence, or both the home and residence of the child, monthly, and any prospective home or residence of the child, including each time placement is changed.

Changed since by amendment H-8024; see Amendments.

Full bill text¹

House subcommittee

Named January 15, 2020. Meeting: Wednesday, January 22 · 8:00 AM · House Lounge.

• Rep. Dustin D. Hite R
• Rep. Karin Derry D
• Rep. Joe Mitchell R

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

Fiscal note

The four State Public Defender field offices that engage in guardian ad litem work for juveniles in juvenile court proceedings would have to spend an increased amount of time and travel to comply with the provisions of this Bill. 8 million annually due to the increase in expense claims. However, due to the unknown travel costs and further impacts to the State Public Defender field offices, the impact could be higher.

• Guardian Ad Litem Visits · March 18, 2019

Reading a fiscal note²

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