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 attorneys with experience in child welfare, judges, and representatives from relevant organizations. The commission's responsibilities include creating standards of practice for attorneys, establishing a system for appointing counsel for indigent parents and children, and determining standards for indigency. The commission will also oversee the funding mechanisms for legal representation and ensure compliance with established standards.

The Office of Parent and Child Legal Representation will implement and oversee the systems and processes established by the commission, including the appointment of counsel, payment processes, and the provision of expert assistance. The office will also 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 any proposed standards become effective only when sufficient funding is appropriated. The act is set to take effect 90 days after being enacted into law.