The proposed bill establishes the "Parent and Child Legal Representation Act," which creates a Parent and Child Legal Representation Commission and an Office of Parent and Child Legal Representation within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The commission will consist of various appointed members, including representatives from the judiciary, legal professionals, and the general public, and will be responsible for creating standards of practice for attorneys representing indigent parents and children in child welfare cases. The commission will also facilitate the appointment of counsel, establish standards for determining indigency, and create a standardized rate of pay for appointed counsel.

The Office of Parent and Child Legal Representation will implement and oversee the systems established by the commission, including the appointment of counsel, payment processes, and the provision of expert and ancillary legal services. The office will also provide technical assistance, conduct performance reviews of attorneys, and collect data on child protective legal representation. The bill emphasizes the importance of public input in developing standards and requires that these standards only take effect when sufficient funding is appropriated. The act is set to take effect 90 days after being enacted into law.