SB 77-FN (2025): providing children in delinquency and children in need of services (CHINS) cases the identical types of psychological evaluations as children in child protection matters.
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SB 77-FN (2025)
providing children in delinquency and children in need of services (CHINS) cases the identical types of psychological evaluations as children in child protection matters.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Children and Family Law
- Subject: Children
- Chapter law: 86
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the Senate Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 3–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 13, 2025 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 27, 2025 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2025, with 15 people signed in online: 10 in support and 5 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 1, 2025 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 2025 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 2025, making it Chapter 86 of the session laws. It took effect on August 9, 2025.
Sponsors
- Sen. Debra Altschiller (D - SD24) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5)
- Rep. Zoe Manos (D - Rock 12)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13)
- Rep. Mark Pearson (R - Rock 34)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2025, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Children and Family Law, SH 103
- January 30, 2025: hearing, Senate Children and Family Law
- February 13, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
- April 8, 2025, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
- April 8, 2025, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
- May 1, 2025: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 13, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 1, 2025, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2025: Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Children and Family Law
- January 14, 2025: Hearing: 01/14/2025, Room 103, SH, 10:15 am
- February 13, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/13/2025; Vote 3-0; CC
- February 13, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/13/2025
- March 27, 2025: Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Children and Family Law
- April 8, 2025: Public Hearing: 04/08/2025 11:00 am LOB 206-208
- April 8, 2025: Executive Session: 04/08/2025 11:00 am LOB 206-208
- April 8, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/08/2025 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- May 1, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/01/2025
- May 22, 2025: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/22/2025
- May 22, 2025: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/22/2025)
- June 10, 2025: Signed by the Governor on 06/10/2025; Chapter 0086; Effective 08/09/2025