H 1818
An Act regarding on behalf orders
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act regarding on behalf orders, addresses the legal framework surrounding orders issued to minor children. It aims to clarify and potentially expand the scope of these orders, ensuring they adequately protect the best interests of the child. The bill is currently undergoing study by the Judiciary Committee to examine existing practices and potential improvements.
Key provisions
- Establishes a framework for ‘on behalf orders’ issued to minor children.
- Requires a study of existing practices related to these orders.
- Aims to ensure orders prioritize the child’s well-being.
- The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee for review.
- Accompanied a study order (H5281).
Who is affected
- Minor children
- Parents and guardians of minor children
- The Judiciary branch
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to clarify the legal basis and scope of ‘on behalf orders’.
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Primary sponsor
Meghan K. Kilcoyne
Cosponsor
Meghan K. Kilcoyne
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Bill H.1818 194th (Current)
An Act regarding on behalf orders
By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1818) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne relative to orders issued to minor children. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Meghan K. Kilcoyne
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1818
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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