HSB566Introduced in the House
A bill for an act establishing the state public defender's pilot project to implement innovative models of child welfare legal representation as the project to preserve families.
Introduced by Judiciary
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Official description
A bill for an act establishing the state public defender's pilot project to implement innovative models of child welfare legal representation as the project to preserve families.
Where it stands
Committee vote: Yeas, 19. Nays, 0. Excused, 2. H.J. 160.
January 26, 2026
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Bill history
By COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 115.
Subcommittee: Thomson, C., Watkins and Wessel-Kroeschell. H.J. 117.
Subcommittee Meeting: 01/21/2026 8:45AM House Lounge.
Subcommittee recommends passage.
Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 160.
Committee vote: Yeas, 19. Nays, 0. Excused, 2. H.J. 160.
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