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HF 2580Died when the session ended · February 19, 2024
Relating to legal representation for children who are placed in, or may be placed in, foster care
Sponsored by the House Judiciary Committee
Topics:Courts & civil lawFamilies & human services
Same legislation: HF 2209
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 29, 2024
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 30, 2024
- Done: House committeeFebruary 14, 2024
- Stopped: Passes the HouseDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2024 session adjourned on April 19, 2024, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
Amendments · 2
0 adopted · 0 failed · 2 never voted on. Newest first.
- H-8183 · filed March 11, 2024 byNever voted onAI 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 →
- H-8168 · filed March 6, 2024 byNever voted onAI 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 →