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• So, this bill is amended to make improvements to youth with transference of permanent legal custody and
• :26:42.560> medically considered legally and med- medically considered legally and med- medically
• <00:43:13.960> and<00:43:14.320> ethical The state has both a legal and ethical The
• <01:48:06.560> And<01:48:06.680> at Safety and Permanency with DCYF.
• And at Safety and Permanency with DCYF.

Bills: HF3665, HF3002, HF4217, HF4125, HF4174

Keywords: foster care, early childhood education, child care programs, placement plan, social services, extended foster care, kinship care, relative custody, permanent legal and physical custody, Northstar kinship assistance, independent living plan, transition services, youth aging out of care, medical assistance, Medicaid, child welfare, children youth and families, out-of-home placement, case plan, relative placement

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• Chairs Katiza and Wathuta and West, Chairs Katiza and Wathuta and West, members<00:01:20.480> of
• and funds legacy system improvements and and funds legacy system improvements and human<00:02:25.760
• and enhance the oversight, training, and and enhance the oversight, training, and administration
• discuss and and have a conversation on. discuss and and have a conversation on.
• /c><00:47:11.320> to federal and state law and to and also to federal and state law and to and

Bills: HF4525, HF3002, HF3665, HF4420

Keywords: human services, background studies, NETStudy 2.0, licensing, license suspension, license revocation, provider enrollment, program integrity, fraud, medical assistance fraud, Medicaid, payment withholding, credible allegation of fraud, background check, disqualification, variance, set-aside, foster care, family foster setting, adult foster care

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• So, except in cases of domestic and family violence, the court does not grant joint legal custody and
• mean equal physical custody, and that is a longstanding legal guideline, and it is striking that out
• that is physical custody and that is longstanding<00:15:22.959> legal<00:15:23.360> guideline
• joint legal custody about joint custody joint legal custody and<00:20:54.000> um<00:20:54.480
• and um according to a joint physical and um according to a joint physical custody<00:20:56.320><

Bills: HB19, HB170, HB171, HB173, HB174, HB19, HB170, HB171, HB173, HB174

Keywords: Ebony Alert, missing youth, public safety, law enforcement, racial equity, HB170, supplemental appropriations, Education Trust Fund, Alabama education budget, school funding, K-12 education, local boards of education, textbook adoption, school buses, school safety, charter schools, summer programs, afterschool programs, reading intervention, college and career readiness

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• Basically, those serve as a permanent order without necessarily granting legal permanent residence.
• And so, how would it not be permanent? Thank you for the question.
• Senate Bill 1708 pertains to child custody and this would change Oklahoma's child custody laws by creating
• This bill does require that custody determinations begin with a presumption of joint custody and equally
• custody of a child in a family law matter, and I have and it was gut-wrenching, terrified that I would

Bills: SB2030, SB1926, SB2170, SB2151, SB2166, SB1213, SB1381, SB1824, SB1876, SB1728, SB1582, SB1286, SB1386, SB1708, SB1618

Keywords: expungement, record sealing, criminal records, clean slate, automatic expungement, expedited expungement, criminal history, OSBI, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, deferred judgment, delayed sentence, pardon, pardon and parole board, law enforcement records, sealed records, arrest records, conviction records, reclassification of felony to misdemeanor, reentry, second chance

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• primary parent through no-contact orders, physical abduction and removals to camps, and threats of consequences
• In 2016, I was awarded primary custody and joint managing conservatorship.
• conservator but has lost custody and all contact.
• And when court proceedings take place, especially around divorce and custody, it's for this reason that
• And that talks about physical abuse or sexual abuse very seriously.

Bills: HB168, HB 1044, HB1534, HB1914, HB2240, HB2530, HB3284, HB3395, HB3515, HB3783, HB4034, HB4213, HB168

Keywords: marriage age, minors, family law, void marriage, rights of minors, Texas marriage law, marriage ceremony, authorized officiants, family code, judges, religious leaders, parent-child relationship, Department of Family and Protective Services, legal rights, notice requirements, HB 1914, Texas Family Code, Chapter 156, conservatorship, custody

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• Chairman, and good afternoon, Chair and committee.
• From the year 2000 to 2018, nearly 300,000 girls and boys under the age of 18 were legally married in
• Unfortunately, when girls reach out to Unchained and learn of their limited legal options, we have seen
• She is more likely to experience partner violence, both physical and sexual, and be forced to endure
• And when I look at her, and I...

Bills: HB168, HB 1044, HB1534, HB1914, HB2240, HB2530, HB3284, HB3395, HB3515, HB3783, HB4034, HB4213, HB168

Keywords: marriage age, minors, family law, void marriage, rights of minors, Texas marriage law, marriage ceremony, authorized officiants, family code, judges, religious leaders, parent-child relationship, Department of Family and Protective Services, legal rights, notice requirements, HB 1914, Texas Family Code, Chapter 156, conservatorship, custody

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• it is in the best interest of the child to remain in the care, custody, and control of a parent.
• And I'm like, excuse me, parent still has custody.
• And I'm like, excuse me, the parent still has custody.
• I know that I would challenge it because it specifically says in C.J.C. it's to custody and possession
• It's to custody and possession and access. And what else?

Bills: SB387, SB1650, SB1838, SB1839, SB1923, SB1940, SB2052

Keywords: judicial bond, guardianship, probate law, county judge, statutory county court, attorney general, criminal prosecution, public order, law enforcement, jurisdiction, attorney ad litem, parent-child relationship, compensation, legal representation, government entity, probate, court proceedings, record delivery, wills, legal documentation

Summary: The Senate Committee on Jurisprudence heard several family-law and probate bills. Senate Bill 2052 would codify a rebuttable presumption that a parent acts in the best interest of a child and require clear and convincing evidence to overcome that presumption in disputes involving non-parents; the author and several witnesses supported the bill as a clarification of existing case law, while one witness suggested refining the modification language. Public testimony was closed and the bill was left pending. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1923, which would allow child support to follow a child placed temporarily with kin or fictive kin under a parental child safety placement or authorization agreement; the bill’s author and a grandparent caregiver testified in support, while one witness suggested the Attorney General could handle the change administratively. That bill was also left pending. Senate Bill 1838 would standardize fee schedules and compensation rules for attorneys ad litem and related court-appointed counsel in DFPS child-protection cases. The author said the bill would clarify unclear current law, and witnesses from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission and family-defense bar supported it, though one asked that expert-witness expenses be expressly included. Senate Bill 387 would raise the bond requirement for county judges handling guardianship proceedings to at least $500,000; the author described it as a refiling of a prior bill that passed unanimously but was vetoed, and a statutory probate judge testified in support. Senate Bill 1839 would require original or paper wills to be delivered to the transferee court when probate proceedings are transferred; the committee substitute broadened the delivery methods, and the district clerk witness supported the change. All three bills were left pending. The committee also took up Senate Bill 1536, which had previously been voted out with the wrong committee substitute; members reconsidered the vote, adopted the corrected substitute, and then voted 3-0 to report the bill favorably to the full Senate, with local and contested calendar certification. Finally, Senate Bill 1940 would create a transfer-on-death mechanism for manufactured homes classified as personal property, similar to existing tools for real property and vehicles; the author and an estate-planning attorney testified that it would streamline transfers and reduce probate costs. A non-substantive committee substitute was still being prepared, and the bill was left pending.

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• However, if you had physical violence in the past, and I know... ...who chose to use harm on me, and
• And if there has been physical violence in the past, and I begin to see the markers of danger, but there's
• inside family and child custody cases, which is prevalent.
• So in 1023 A9, it talks about the care, custody, and control.
• The appellate court said that the care, custody, and control needed to be exclusive, and the case is

Bills: HB809, HB 1193, HB1916, HB2558, HB1973, HB2350, HB2399, HB2340, HB 116, HB330, HB2496, HB116

Keywords: digitized signature, waiver of citation, marriage dissolution, electronic notarization, family law, HB 1193, informal marriage, common-law marriage, declaration of informal marriage, confidentiality, privacy, county clerk, vital statistics unit, Family Code, Health and Safety Code, marriage records, public records, personally identifying information, PII, legal representative

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• it is in the best interest of the child. to remain in the care, custody, and control of a parent.
• The rights of parents in their relationship with their children, that right to care. custody and control
• And I'm like, excuse me, parent still has custody, parent determines what's in the best interest, not
• I know that I would challenge it because it specifically says in CJC, it's to... custody and possession
• The committee substitute removes specific types of physical delivery methods for a will and replaces

Bills: SB387, SB1650, SB1838, SB1839, SB1923, SB1940, SB2052

Keywords: judicial bond, guardianship, probate law, county judge, statutory county court, attorney general, criminal prosecution, public order, law enforcement, jurisdiction, attorney ad litem, parent-child relationship, compensation, legal representation, government entity, probate, court proceedings, record delivery, wills, legal documentation

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• c><00:07:55.960> a And if you want to go ahead and have a And if you want to go ahead and have
• Chair and Mr. and Mr. Nash. Chair and Mr. and Mr. Nash.
• <00:37:59.640> Means<00:37:59.960> and um and I will go to Ways and Means and um and
• state and each and every citizen.
• get pulled and and allay your concerns. get pulled and and allay your concerns.

Bills: HF3455, HF3936, HF3860, HF3656, HF4060

Keywords: public television, funding, Minnesota, operations, appropriation, cybersecurity, state government, legislative commission, extension, technology, civil law enforcement, attorney general, record custody, government transparency, legal services, 1183, house

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• This creates an opt-in legal framework for those kinds of special deposits, and the Uniform Law Commission
• But referring these families to child protection can put them at risk of losing their jobs and custody
• So, line 2.20, custodian includes someone who has physical legal custody of the child with the consent
• No, Representative Engen, as long as the person has physical or legal custody under the section provided
• the Legal Rights Center to know what's going on and do it in a way That respects privacy as well.

Bills: HF2233, HF1999, HF1995, HF1614, HF2781, HF1775, HF1316, HF2127, HF2521, HF689, HF2380, HF1273

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• Um so line 2.2 20, custodian includes someone who has physical legal custody of the child with the consent
• Um so line 2.2 20, custodian includes someone who has physical legal custody of the child with the consent
• As long as the person has physical or legal custody under the section provided with the consent of the
• But that would be covered. has physical or legal custody under the has physical or legal custody under
• This rights and legal accountability.

Bills: HF2233, HF1999, HF1995, HF1614, HF2781, HF1775, HF1316, HF2127, HF2521, HF689, HF2380, HF1273

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• <00:03:39.520> Multi Legal Aid and the Minnesota Multi Legal Aid and the Minnesota Multi Housing
• Ron Elwood with Legal Aid and I just want to thank Representative Igo, Chair Igo, and Mr.
• Ron Elwood with Legal Aid and I Chair.
• Ron Elwood with Legal Aid and I just<00:04:32.160> want<00:04:32.280> to<00:04:32.320><
• Minnesota State Bar Association, and Minnesota State Bar Association, and Legal<01:01:29.160>

Bills: HF3951, HF4005, HF962, HF4585, HF3870, HF4542, HF3893, HF4293, HF4075, HF4057, HF3809

Keywords: submetered utility service, tenant rights, digital payment, eviction protection, housing policy, biometric data, consent, data protection, civil penalties, privacy laws, HF4585, Minnesota, harassment restraining order, HRO, restraining order, temporary restraining order, petitioner notice, service of process, law enforcement notification, sheriff

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• And so we are striking two judges for the first, third, and fourth, and replacing it with one for the
• and eleventh.
• And so, Mr.
• Chairman and members, and I thank you because we were moving quickly at the end of session and trying
• And so Mr.

Bills: HB40, HB1916, HB1973, HB2524, HB2530, HB3180, HB3421, HB3783, HB4170, HB4213

Keywords: business court, civil procedure, litigation, jurisdiction, arbitration, divorce, property division, family law, court jurisdiction, marital assets, parent-child relationship, birth certificate, identity proof, Family Code, court process, attorney fees, court costs, legal expenses, dispute resolution, child support

Summary: The committee considered several House bills dealing with family law and civil procedure. House Bill 1916, concerning a court’s jurisdiction in suits to divide property not divided on dissolution of marriage, was reported favorably on a 4-0 vote and recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. House Bill 1973, addressing proof of the identity of a child’s parents in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship, was also adopted with a committee substitute, reported favorably 4-0, and sent to the local and uncontested calendar. House Bill 2524, on recovery of fees, court costs, and expenses in family law proceedings, and House Bill 2530, on special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship, each received favorable 4-0 votes and were likewise recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then took up House Bill 3180, which was reported favorably 4-0 and recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. The most detailed discussion centered on House Bill 40, relating to updates to business courts. Senator Hughes explained a committee amendment that made conforming changes requested by the Finance Committee and removed language creating two new judgeships, replacing it with a different judge allocation. The amendment was adopted, the amended committee substitute was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably on a 4-0 vote and sent to the local and uncontested calendar. At the end of the meeting, members briefly clarified procedural details about the House Bill 40 amendment and then closed out the agenda. The committee also noted a correction to an earlier reference to Bartleby the Scrivener, and the Chair recessed the Committee on Jurisprudence subject to the call of the chair.

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• seem to disregard the needs of the custodial parents and children.
• And so I don't feel enough consideration is being given to the plight of these kids and these custodial
• custodial parent through no-contact orders, physical abduction, and removals to camps, and threats of
• Orders, physical abduction, and removals to camps, and threats of consequences of reporting noncompliance
• The legal system now has a clear and evidence-based definition to support identification and adjudication

Bills: HB40, HB1916, HB1973, HB2524, HB2530, HB3180, HB3421, HB3783, HB4170, HB4213

Keywords: business court, civil procedure, litigation, jurisdiction, arbitration, divorce, property division, family law, court jurisdiction, marital assets, parent-child relationship, birth certificate, identity proof, Family Code, court process, attorney fees, court costs, legal expenses, dispute resolution, child support

Summary: The committee heard several House bills, most of them relating to family law and court procedure, and left each bill pending after testimony. House Bill 1916 would clarify that the court that issued a final divorce decree retains exclusive jurisdiction over later actions involving undivided property. House Bill 1973 would require a certified birth certificate, if reasonably available, to be filed with a SAPCR petition or allow alternative proof of parentage while keeping the information confidential. House Bill 2530 would add qualifications and procedural safeguards for appointing amicus attorneys in SAPCR cases, including notice and hearing requirements, minimum qualifications, conflict rules, and limits on what amicus attorneys may do. House Bill 2524 would make Family Code references to attorney’s fees consistent by using “reasonable and necessary” language. House Bill 3180 would correct a scrivener’s error in the civil discovery rules by changing “settlement” to “statement.” The committee also heard House Bill 4213, which would change the interest rate on overdue child support from the current 6 percent simple interest to a fixed 5 percent and require the Attorney General to report on the impact of the change. Testimony was sharply divided: supporters argued lower interest could improve collections and help low-income obligors catch up, citing research and the size of child-support arrearages; opponents said lowering the rate would reduce incentives to pay and harm custodial parents and children. The Attorney General’s office raised implementation concerns about a House version that would have created a variable rate, while the committee substitute was described as restoring a simple fixed rate. After testimony, the bill was left pending. The committee also discussed House Bill 40, updating business court provisions and supplemental jurisdiction; House Bill 3421, streamlining probate procedures for original wills and copies; and House Bill 417, clarifying venue for lawsuits involving private transfer fees on real property. Each drew limited testimony and was left pending. Finally, House Bill 3783 drew extensive testimony on court-ordered counseling and reunification therapy in family cases. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would protect children and abuse victims from coercive, unregulated reunification practices, while opponents argued it was too broad, could interfere with legitimate therapy and judicial discretion, and might affect military families and other high-conflict cases. The committee heard testimony from judges, therapists, parents, survivors, and advocates, but took no final action and left the bill pending.

Bills: HB355, HB437, HB1631

Keywords: juvenile justice, custody, Texas Juvenile Justice Department, detention, legal framework, sex classification, safety, detention facilities, biological sex, juvenile detention, family court, detention orders, Texas juvenile justice, child welfare, court proceedings, detention studies, 1184, house, all

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• Senator Hinojosa moves that House Bill 1916 be recommended and certified for the local and uncontested
• Senator Johnson moves that the bill be recommended and certified for the local and uncontested calendars
• Senator Johnson moves that House Bill 2524 be recommended and certified for placement on the local and
• Striking two judges for the 1st, 3rd, and 4th divisions and replacing them with one for the 1st and 11th
• And we thank you.

Bills: HB40, HB40, HB1916, HB1973, HB2524, HB2530, HB3180, HB3421, HB3783, HB4170, HB4213

Keywords: law enforcement, sheriffs, constables, contracts, county authority, business court, civil procedure, litigation, jurisdiction, arbitration, divorce, property division, family law, court jurisdiction, marital assets, parent-child relationship, birth certificate, identity proof, Family Code, court process

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• They make many concessions and seem to disregard the needs of the custodial parents.
• There are physical abductions and removals to camps and threats of consequences for reporting non-compliance
• determining custody and parenting time, increases the risk of violence.
• These protective measures are sometimes needed to ensure the physical and...
• The legal system now has a clear and evidence-based definition to support the identification and adjudication

Bills: HB40, HB1916, HB1973, HB2524, HB2530, HB3180, HB3421, HB3783, HB4170, HB4213, HB40

Keywords: business court, civil procedure, litigation, jurisdiction, arbitration, divorce, property division, family law, court jurisdiction, marital assets, parent-child relationship, birth certificate, identity proof, Family Code, court process, attorney fees, court costs, legal expenses, dispute resolution, child support

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• <00:42:13.040> and when it comes to parental custody and when it comes to parental custody
• And as the legal advisor for the Guard, I regularly provide legal advice and legal assistance to Guard
• And as the legal advisor for the Guard, I regularly provide legal advice and legal assistance to Guard
• And as the legal advisor for the Guard, I regularly provide legal advice and legal assistance to Guard
• And as the legal advisor for the Guard, I regularly provide legal advice and legal assistance to Guard

Bills: HF3560, HF3295, HF2937, HF3540

Keywords: electronic signatures, estate planning, uniform law, legal documents, Minnesota statutes, open meeting law, transparency, public engagement, social media, government accountability, parenting consultant, parenting time, custody, family court, family law, neutral third party, alternative dispute resolution, child custody, visitation, parenting coordinator

Bills: SB 397, SB 481, SB 596, SB 760, SB 855, SB 1195, SB 1196, SB 1233, SB 1257, SB 1318, SB 1368, SB 1388, SB 1398, SB 1524, SB 1558, SB 1589, SB 1677, SB 1792, SB 2034

Keywords: data privacy, consumer rights, technology, business regulation, cybersecurity, emergency preparedness, nursing facilities, assisted living, resident safety, power outage, voting by mail, legal guardian, electoral process, foster care, medical consent, out-of-network, healthcare access, Medicaid, child protection, expungement