AI Summary

The bill "Child Custody: Counseling Of Parents And Child" aims to mandate counseling for parents and children involved in custody disputes. It requires courts to consider the best interests of the child when determining custody arrangements and encourages mediation to resolve conflicts amicably. The bill emphasizes the importance of parental cooperation and involvement in decision-making regarding their child's well-being. By promoting counseling and communication, the bill seeks to prioritize the welfare of children during custody proceedings.

• 2023-02-15: Read first time. To print.

• 2023-02-16: From printer. May be heard in committee March 18.

• 2023-03-23: Referred to Coms. on HUM. S. and JUD.

• 2023-03-23: From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HUM. S. Read second time and amended.

• 2023-03-27: Re-referred to Com. on HUM. S.

• 2023-04-13: From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HUM. S. Read second time and amended.

• 2023-04-17: Re-referred to Com. on HUM. S.

• 2023-04-17: Re-referred to Com. on JUD. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.

• 2023-04-18: In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

• 2024-01-31: Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

• 2024-02-01: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.