Standby Caretaker Act.

Summary

The bill creates a "Standby Guardianship Act" that lets a custodial parent or legal guardian file an affidavit naming a standby (and alternate) guardian who can assume care, custody and control of the child if the parent is detained or otherwise impacted by immigration enforcement. The standby guardian’s affidavit also serves as proof of the child’s residency for school enrollment, and health providers acting on the affidavit are shielded from liability. The measure adds new procedural rules, age and witnessing requirements, and creates a new civil infraction for misuse.

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Vote

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (April 29). · Apr 30, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2025
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Apr 29, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. May 14, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
5. May 5, 2025Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. May 1, 2025Read second time and amended.
7. Apr 30, 2025From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (April 29).
8. Mar 18, 2025Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
9. Mar 17, 2025Referred to Com. on JUD.
10. Mar 17, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.
11. Feb 21, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
12. Feb 20, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Pellerin · sponsor

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