Bill
H 267
Overview: H 267, An Act to provide notice to counsel of changes in a child's placement and other events, Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1, Introduced
Overview: H 267, An Act to provide notice to counsel of changes in a child's placement and other events, Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1, Introduced on February 18, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to ensure that legal counsel representing children in child welfare cases are promptly notified of any changes in the child's placement or other significant events.
Key Provisions:
- Requires child welfare agencies to provide timely written notice to the child's legal counsel within 24 hours of any change in the child's placement or living situation.
- Mandates notification to the child's counsel of other important events, such as medical emergencies, disciplinary actions, or changes in the child's educational or therapeutic services.
- Establishes a process for the child's counsel to request a hearing to address concerns or challenges related to the child's placement or services.
- Directs the child welfare agency to facilitate communication and collaboration between the child's counsel and the agency's caseworkers.
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily affect children involved in the child welfare system, their legal representatives, and the child welfare agencies responsible for their care. Timely notification of changes and events would help ensure that the child's legal counsel can effectively advocate for the child's best interests and address any issues or concerns that arise.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill is currently scheduled for a hearing on October 21, 2025, where lawmakers will have the opportunity to discuss and potentially amend the proposed legislation. If passed, the new notification requirements would need to be implemented by child welfare agencies within a specified timeframe.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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