Northern Mariana IslandsHB 24-1624th Northern Mariana Islands Legislature (2025-2026)House

To prioritize kinship placement for children in protective custody by requiring the Division of Youth Services identify and assess suitable kinship caregivers within 24 hours of removing a child from their home, mandating expedited judicial review of kinship placement recommendations, and prohibiting the placement of such children in confinement facilities.

Sponsored By: Joseph Arriola Flores (Independent)

Third Reading

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Joseph Arriola Flores

    Independent • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote 8/29/2025

House Final Reading — Passed

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Senate-HWP

    9/29/2025Senate
  2. House Final Reading — Passed

    8/29/2025House
  3. House First Reading — Passed

    8/29/2025House
  4. House Report Action — Approved

    8/29/2025House
  5. Introduced

    3/21/2025House

Bill Text

  • 24-19

    3/21/2025

  • HB 24-16

    3/21/2025

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