Substitute for Raised H.B. No. 5271
Session Year 2026
 


AN ACT REQUIRING THE OFFICE OF THE CHILD ADVOCATE TO HIRE CERTAIN ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES.

To require the Office of the Child Advocate to hire one or more full-time employees to assist in the oversight of children in the care of the Department of Children and Families.

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Committee on Children

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Bill History

 Date Action Taken
 3/5/2026Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Appropriations
 3/4/2026Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Appropriations
 3/4/2026(LCO)Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
 3/4/2026(LCO)Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
 3/3/2026(KID)Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference Appropriations
 2/20/2026Public Hearing 02/24
 2/19/2026Referred to Joint Committee on Children

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