Maddy summaryThis amendment to Senate Bill 303 modifies procedures for questioning juveniles aged 16 or older by law enforcement. It requires officers to make a reasonable effort to contact a parent, guardian, or custodian if the minor requests their presence during an interview. If the primary adult is unavailable, the law allows a caretaker to be present instead. These changes aim to ensure that minors have adult support during police interactions while maintaining the focus on the questioning process itself.
Sen. Danny Britt
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Maddy summaryThis bill is a procedural amendment that adjusts the effective date for a specific section of a larger tax-related law. It does not create new policies or directly affect individuals or businesses on its own. Instead, it changes the timeline so that a particular tax provision applies to years starting on or after July 1, 2025, while the rest of the law takes effect immediately upon passage.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new statewide Medicaid plan specifically for children and families, requiring the state to issue a request for proposals to select a provider by December 2024. The legislation defines this new plan as distinct from standard Medicaid plans and allows the state to require automatic enrollment in this specialty plan unless a social services official determines that a different plan is better for the child. Additionally, the bill establishes a closed network of providers for specialized services like residential treatment and intensive in-home care within this new plan, while also clarifying rules about when certain groups can leave their current Medicaid plans and what services must be covered.