Relates to final determinations of custody and visitation
This bill sets a six-month deadline for courts to issue final custody and visitation orders after a case begins. It also requires permanency hearings for children in foster care to be completed within 30 days of scheduling, with specific timelines for different case types (e.g., children freed for adoption or returning to foster care). The law applies directly to families involved in custody disputes and foster care proceedings, as well as courts handling these cases. It aims to reduce delays by mandating concrete timeframes for final decisions, ensuring children’s living arrangements are resolved more quickly.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tony Palumbo
RRepublican
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