Relating to legal representation for children who are placed in, or may be placed in, foster care

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 29, 2024
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 30, 2024
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 14, 2024
4. –
   Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2580
5. Next: Senate committee
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2580 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2580 What’s a funnel?

Amendments · 2

0 adopted · 0 failed · 2 never voted on. Newest first.

• H-8183 · filed March 11, 2024 by

  AI summary This amendment changes the bill so that the court would appoint both a lawyer and a guardian ad litem instead of just a guardian ad litem. Its wording →
  Never voted on
• H-8168 · filed March 6, 2024 by

  AI summary This amendment allows one person to serve as both a child's lawyer and their guardian ad litem if the child is under ten years old, unless a court decides a separate person is needed. It also requires the court to appoint a lawyer once a child turns ten and adds specific reporting requirements for when one person holds both roles. Its wording →
  Never voted on