HB 535-FN (2024): relative to appointment of counsel for a child who is the subject of a proceeding in a child protection case.

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HB 535-FN (2024)

relative to appointment of counsel for a child who is the subject of a proceeding in a child protection case.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2023. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 26, 2023 and October 18, 2023. The committee met in executive session on October 31, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-2356h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-2356h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 3, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On January 3, 2024 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 2024 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2024 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2023, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
  • February 21, 2023, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
  • September 26, 2023, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
  • October 18, 2023, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
  • October 31, 2023, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
  • March 28, 2024, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • January 3, 2024, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-2356h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2024, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • January 24, 2023: Public Hearing: 01/24/2023 01:45 pm LOB 206-208
  • February 21, 2023: Executive Session: 02/21/2023 01:00 pm LOB 206-208
  • February 24, 2023: Retained in Committee
  • September 26, 2023: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/26/2023 11:00 am LOB 206-208
  • October 18, 2023: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/18/2023 01:00 pm LOB 206-208
  • October 31, 2023: Executive Session: 10/31/2023 10:00 am LOB 206-208
  • October 31, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-2356h (NT) 10/31/2023 (Vote 15-1; RC)
  • January 3, 2024: Amendment #2023-2356h : AA VV 01/03/2024
  • January 3, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-2356h: MA VV 01/03/2024
  • February 21, 2024: Introduced 02/21/2024 and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 28, 2024: Hearing: 03/28/2024, Room 100, SH, 09:15 am
  • May 2, 2024: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/02/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 2, 2024: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/02/2024

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 463-FN (2024): expanding access to court-appointed counsel for children in dependency proceedings.
  • SB 463-FN (2024): expanding access to court-appointed counsel for children in dependency proceedings.

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