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S04260Introduced in the Senate

Relates to allowing unaccompanied children in custody petition the family court for orders of dependency to ensure such child receives proper care.

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Jabari Brisport, District 25

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Relates to allowing unaccompanied children in custody petition the family court for orders of dependency to ensure such child receives proper care.

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REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO JUDICIARY

May 19, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Children And Families Committee Vote · May 19, 2026

7

Yes

0

No

0

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Bill history

  1. REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

  2. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

  3. PRINT NUMBER 4260A

  4. REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

  5. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO JUDICIARY

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