FAMILY IN NEED OF COURT-ORDERED SERVICES

This bill expands the definition of "family in need of court-ordered services" to include two new scenarios: children alleged to be involved in acts that would be prostitution if committed by adults, and children identified as victims of human trafficking. It adds these situations to the list where court intervention may be necessary for child welfare. The bill appropriates $1 million from the general fund to help courts implement this expansion, with unused funds reverting to the general fund by 2026. This directly affects children in these specific circumstances and the child welfare system, requiring courts to consider these cases under the updated definition starting July 2025.