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1st
Reading
Referral
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3rd
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Opposite
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2nd
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3rd
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Review in
Original Chamber
Passed Both
Chambers
Conf. Cmte
(if necessary)
To Governor
Title
Child Support - Capacity of Minors to Initiate and Defend an Action
Sponsored by
Delegates Taveras, Fennell, Hill, Kaiser, Kaufman, Lehman, Moreno, Odom, Ruff, Stinnett, Terrasa, and Wims
Status
In the House - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis
Synopsis
Authorizing a minor who is the parent of a child to initiate or defend an action for child support, whether pendente lite or permanently.
Committees
Original:
Judiciary
Details
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026
Legislation History
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
1/21/2026
Legislative Date
1/21/2026
Action
First Reading Judiciary
Proceedings
Chamber
Calendar Date
Legislative Date
Action
Text - First - Child Support - Capacity of Minors to Initiate and Defend an Action
Proceedings
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
1/22/2026
Legislative Date
1/22/2026
Action
Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.
Proceedings
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
1/22/2026
Legislative Date
1/22/2026
Action
Hearing canceled
Proceedings
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
1/22/2026
Legislative Date
1/22/2026
Action
Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
House 1/21/2026 1/21/2026 First Reading Judiciary
Text - First - Child Support - Capacity of Minors to Initiate and Defend an Action
House 1/22/2026 1/22/2026 Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.
House 1/22/2026 1/22/2026 Hearing canceled
House 1/22/2026 1/22/2026 Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Statutes
Last Updated: 1/22/2026 10:27 AM
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