HB 86 DE

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Became Law

This Act establishes a right to counsel for indigent parents in DSCYF custody proceedings. Parent representation will primarily be provided by a legal services entity contracted with the Family Court, but may also be provided by the Office of Defense Services or a private attorney appointed by the Court.

• Krista Griffith Democratic · primary
• Sherry Dorsey Walker · primary
• Kendra Johnson Democratic · primary
• Paul S. Baumbach · primary
• Franklin D. Cooke Democratic · primary
• Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic · primary
• Eric Morrison Democratic · primary
• David L. Wilson Republican · primary
• Cyndie Romer Democratic · primary
• Madinah Wilson-Anton Democratic · primary
• Russell Huxtable Democratic · primary
• David P. Sokola Democratic · primary
• Peter C. Schwartzkopf · primary
• Sarah McBride · primary

1. Mar 17, 2023 Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House · lower
2. Mar 29, 2023 Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 5 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits · lower
3. Mar 30, 2023 Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House · lower
4. May 22, 2024 Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 6 On Its Merits · lower
5. Jun 11, 2024 Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT · lower
6. Jun 11, 2024 Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate · upper
7. Jun 18, 2024 Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits · upper
8. Jun 18, 2024 Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate · upper
9. Jun 26, 2024 Reported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits · upper
10. Jun 30, 2024 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
11. Oct 25, 2024 Signed by Governor · executive