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An Act Relating to Delinquent and Dependent Children -- Proceedings in Family Court

It became law on Jul 1, 2025.

RI SB 809 · Senate Bill · 2025

Stage
Became law
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Senate
Sponsors
8
Latest action
Jul 1, 2025

What it does

Grants Rhode Island's family court jurisdiction to make findings for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status petitions, including determinations about dependency, parental reunification, and the child’s best interest, for minors under twenty-one (21) years.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

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    Jul 1, 2025

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