
Relating to the imposition of a time limitation on disposition decisions in child abuse and neglect proceedings
Filed by Adam Burkhammer(R · District HD-064)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 7 legislators
The purpose of this bill is to require the court to issue a disposition decision within 12 months of ratification of the initial petition.The bill was recommended for introduction by the Joint Committee on Children and Families.
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Last action: To House Judiciary (January 20, 2026)
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- To House JudiciaryJanuary 20, 2026 · House
- Introduced in HouseJanuary 20, 2026 · House
- To JudiciaryJanuary 20, 2026 · House
- Filed for introductionJanuary 20, 2026 · House
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