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SB815 • 2025

Modifies juvenile dependency procedures regarding when the Department of Human Services is recognized as a party in a proceeding.

Modifies juvenile dependency procedures regarding when the Department of Human Services is recognized as a party in a proceeding.

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This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

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Last action
2025-06-11
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Chapter Number Assigned
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-11 Senate

    Chapter 262, 2025 Laws.

  2. 2025-06-11 Senate

    Effective date, January 1, 2026.

  3. 2025-06-03 Senate

    Governor signed.

  4. 2025-05-22 Senate

    President signed.

  5. 2025-05-22 House

    Speaker signed.

  6. 2025-05-21 House

    Third reading. Carried by Sanchez. Passed. Ayes, 48; Excused, 5--Cate, Dobson, Hartman, Nguyen H, Wallan; Excused for Business of the House, 6--Andersen, Diehl, Javadi, McIntire, Reschke, Sosa.

  7. 2025-05-20 House

    Rules suspended. Carried over to May 21, 2025 Calendar.

  8. 2025-05-19 House

    Recommendation: Do pass.

  9. 2025-05-19 House

    Second reading.

  10. 2025-05-15 House

    Work Session held.

  11. 2025-04-22 House

    Public Hearing held.

  12. 2025-04-10 House

    Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services.

  13. 2025-04-08 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

  14. 2025-04-07 Senate

    Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed. Ayes, 29; Excused, 1--Woods.

  15. 2025-04-03 Senate

    Carried over to 04-07 by unanimous consent.

  16. 2025-04-02 Senate

    Carried over to 04-03 by unanimous consent.

  17. 2025-04-01 Senate

    Recommendation: Do pass.

  18. 2025-04-01 Senate

    Second reading.

  19. 2025-03-25 Senate

    Work Session held.

  20. 2025-01-23 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  21. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Human Services.

  22. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act makes changes to when DHS is a party in a dependency case. (Flesch Readability Score: 77.8).
Modifies juvenile dependency procedures regarding when the Department of Human Services is recognized as a party in a proceeding.
Relating to: Relating to the Department of Human Services as a party in dependency proceedings.
Current location: Chapter Number Assigned