SB 2124: Dependent Children
GENERAL BILL by Peaden
Dependent Children; requires each circuit court in state to establish system of representation for children in state custody; authorizes judicial circuits to contract with public or private entity to provide representation; requires circuit courts of state to establish system to provide representation to children in child abuse, abandonment, or neglect proceedings through appointment of guardian ad litem, etc. Amends 39.4086; creates 39.8225.
Effective Date: Upon becoming law
Last Action: 5/2/2003 Senate - Died in Committee on Judiciary
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/2/2003 Senate - Died in Committee on Judiciary
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2003 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 3/18/2003 | Senate |
• Introduced, referred to Judiciary; Children and Families; Appropriations Subcommittee on Article V Implementation and Judiciary; Appropriations -SJ 00210 |
| 5/2/2003 | Senate |
• Died in Committee on Judiciary |