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AB897 • 2025

elimination of a jury trial in a child in need of protection or services (CHIPS) proceeding and substitution of judge in a proceeding for the termination of parental rights

elimination of a jury trial in a child in need of protection or services (CHIPS) proceeding and substitution of judge in a proceeding for the termination of parental rights

Children
Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor
Representatives Brill, Dittrich, Behnke, Hurd, Maxey, Murphy, Piwowarczyk and Wichgers, cosponsored by Senator Jacque
Last action
2026-03-23
Official status
A - Children and Families
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-23 Asm.

    Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. 2026-02-10 Asm.

    Representative Kitchens added as a coauthor

  3. 2026-01-23 Asm.

    Introduced by Representatives Brill , Dittrich , Behnke , Hurd , Maxey , Murphy , Piwowarczyk and Wichgers ; cosponsored by Senator Jacque

  4. 2026-01-23 Asm.

    Read first time and referred to Committee on Children and Families

Official Summary Text

elimination of a jury trial in a child in need of protection or services (CHIPS) proceeding and substitution of judge in a proceeding for the termination of parental rights
Status: A - Children and Families