FailedFiled Feb 9, 2026
Sponsor: Mark Finchem (R)
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FAILED
Mar 26, 2026
Summary
The bill would force family courts to hold a formal hearing before hiring any professional expert, provide parents with written details about fees, scope of work, and reporting timelines, and mandate audio or video recordings of all interactions. It also bars experts from claiming qualified immunity and lets parents sue them for ethical breaches. The measure did not pass.
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