AN ACT relating to guardians ad litem and other appointed counsel.

Summary

The bill would establish the Department of Family Representation and Advocacy, overseen by a new commission, to appoint, pay and supervise guardians ad litem and court‑appointed counsel for eligible clients such as minors, disabled adults, and abuse victims. It sets rapid, confidential hearing procedures for matters like minor‑requested abortions, dating‑violence petitions, and parental‑rights terminations, and amends several existing statutes to require this representation. The measure failed and was sent back to the Appropriations & Revenue Committee.

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