Relating to adoption proceedings by providing for representation of adoptive parents and guardians ad litem by local public defenders for children in certain adoption proceedings and modifying filing requirements for adoption petitions and notice requirements for adoption hearings of adults

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 18, 2023
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 26, 2023
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 21, 2023
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 9, 202396–0
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 23, 2023
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   Done: Passes the SenateMay 2, 202348–0
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 9, 2023
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   Done: Signed into lawJune 1, 2023

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In plain words

1. February 22, 2023Filed in the House
2. March 8, 2023Cost estimate (fiscal note) posted
3. March 9, 2023Passed the House, 96–0
4. March 13, 2023Arrived in the Senate
5. March 14, 2023Senate subcommittee named: Reichman, J. Taylor and Weiner
6. March 22, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
7. March 23, 2023Approved by the Senate committee
8. May 2, 2023Passed the Senate, 48–0
9. May 9, 2023Sent to the Governor
10. May 9, 2023Cost estimate (fiscal note) posted
11. June 1, 2023Signed into law