AB897Introduced in the Assembly
Elimination of a jury trial in a child in need of protection or services (CHIPS) proceeding and substitution of judge in a proceeding for the termination of parental rights.
Introduced by Lindee Brill, District 27
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act to amend 48.243 (1) (g) and 48.31 (2); to create 48.422 (4m) of the statutes; Relating to: elimination of a jury trial in a child in need of protection or services (CHIPS) proceeding and substitution of judge in a proceeding for the termination of parental rights.
Where it stands
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
March 23, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced
Read first time and referred to Committee on Children and Families
Representative Kitchens added as a coauthor
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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