SB 973 – Allows the office of the Child Advocate to intervene on behalf of a child during judicial proceedings

• Sponsor: Brown
• LR Number: 6272S.01I
• Committee: Seniors, Families and Pensions
• Last Action: 5/16/2014 - S Formal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 973-Brown
• Calendar Position: 5
• Effective Date: August 28, 2014

Current Bill Summary

SB 973 - This act allows the Office of the Child Advocate within the Office of Administration to file any pleadings necessary in order to intervene on behalf of a child at the appropriate judicial level using the resources of the Office of the Attorney General.

This act is identical to a provision contained in SCS/HB 1092 (2014).

ADRIANE CROUSE