Bill > HB2154

This bill requires individuals appointed as a guardian ad litem, which is a person appointed by the court to represent the best interests of a child or incapacitated person in legal proceedings, to complete specific training related to child development. While courts can appoint someone who hasn't yet finished this training, they must do so within three years of their initial appointment. The bill also provides a grace period for those already serving as a guardian ad litem before July 1, 2026, allowing them to continue serving but requiring them to complete the mandated training by July 1, 2029, with the entire act taking effect on July 1, 2026.