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Emancipation bill fails after senators debate scope, parental rights and court safeguards
Summary
Substitute SB 50, proposing a judicial emancipation process for a small number of minors, drew lengthy debate on parental notification, guardian ad litem access and potential unintended consequences; the bill failed on the floor (13–16).
Substitute Senate Bill 50, a proposal to add a statutory process for the emancipation of minors, was debated extensively on the Senate floor and failed on Feb. 22, 1993.
Sponsor Senator Delpha Baird described the measure as "an alternative for those youth who cannot get back in school because they do not have a parent or guardian to sign for them…" and said the bill was intended for a small population of "throwaway kids" who lack guardians and need access to schooling and services. The substitute establishes a petition process before a judge, requires affidavits from at least two qualified adults in specific…
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