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H203Introduced in the House

Establishing a designation of a state protection and advocacy system

Introduced

Introduced by Christine Barber, District 34-MID

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to establish a protection and advocacy system for investigating abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of persons with disabilities occurring and advocating for the civil and human rights of such persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order, see H4883

December 31, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  4. Accompanied a study order, see H4883

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