HB1717

Relative to the jurisdiction of the circuit court, family division.

Introduced·12/12/25
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Establishes the judicial branch family division and sets qualifications and procedures for administrative law judges.

The bill establishes the judicial branch family division and outlines the qualifications and procedures for administrative law judges. It mandates that administrative law judges have at least 10 years of professional experience, with a minimum of 50 percent in family law matters. Judges must complete courses in court process, procedures, mediation, and negotiation. The administrative judge of the family division, with concurrence from the supreme court, recommends nominees for appointment.

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Calendar

Jan 27

10:00 AM

Children and Family Law Executive Session

Jan 13

1:00 PM

Children and Family Law Public Hearing

History

Feb 12

House

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 2

Feb 2

House

Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/27/2026 (Vote 15-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 6 P. 3

Jan 8

House

Public Hearing: 01/13/2026 01:00 pm GP 230