BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5363: Youth counsel/dependency

Concerning the appointment of counsel for youth in dependency court proceedings.

Summary

Requires the court to appoint an attorney to represent every child who is alleged dependent in a dependency case, regardless of the child's age.
Continues the child's right to appointed counsel during all stages of the dependency case.
Requires the attorney's appointment to represent the child before the initial shelter care hearing.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5363), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the appointment of counsel for youth in dependency court proceedings;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 8, 2018Due to Senate committee reorganization, referred to Human Services & Corrections.
Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 20, 2017First reading, referred to Human Services, Mental Health & Housing.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5363 (2025–26) Reg. businesses/card fees · Did not pass · died in committee
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SB 5363 (2021–22) On-bill disclosures/electric · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5363 (2019–20) Urban center dwellings/taxes · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5363 (2015–16) Eminent domain/econ devel · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5363 (2013–14) Horse racing/ind. insurance · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5363 (2011–12) B&O tax deduction · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5363 (2009–10) Significant state highways · Did not pass · died in committee