SB515Introduced in the Senate
Relative to judicial determinations related to children placed in a qualified residential treatment program in certain juvenile matters and appointment of counsel in certain circumstances.
Introduced by Patrick Long, District 20
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relative to judicial determinations related to children placed in a qualified residential treatment program in certain juvenile matters and appointment of counsel in certain circumstances.
Where it stands
III. Remainder Effective 08/04/2026
June 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Children and Family Law; Senate Journal 1
Hearing: 01/15/2026, Room 103, State House, 10:20 am; Senate Calendar 48
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0129s, 01/29/2026; Vote 3-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 3
Committee Amendment # 2026-0129s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 01/29/2026; Senate Journal 2
Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0129s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; Senate Journal 2
Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Children and Family Law House Journal 5 P. 124
Public Hearing: 03/24/2026 11:00 am GP 230
Executive Session: 03/31/2026 10:00 am GP 230
Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/31/2026 (Vote 16-0; Consent Calendar)
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 3
Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 05/14/2026); Senate Journal 13
Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 154
Signed by the Governor on 06/05/2026; Chapter 126
I. Section 4 Effective 08/01/2026
II. Section 5 Effective 08/01/2027
III. Remainder Effective 08/04/2026
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