In juvenile matters, providing for special immigrant juvenile status predicate orders.

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Plain-English Summary

An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juvenile matters, providing for special immigrant juvenile status predicate orders.

Source: OpenStates · fetched February 12, 2026

Who it affects

Immigrant / non-citizen

Provides a pathway for certain immigrant children to obtain legal status through special immigrant juvenile status predicate orders.

Undocumented / DACA / TPS

Facilitates legal status for undocumented immigrant children who meet specific criteria.

Student / education borrowerindirect

May indirectly benefit immigrant children who are students by providing them with greater legal stability, which can positively impact their educational pursuits.(low confidence)

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

Immigrant / non-citizendirectMajor impactHigh certainty
Provides a pathway for certain immigrant children to obtain legal status through special immigrant juvenile status predicate orders.
“providing for special immigrant juvenile status predicate orders”· Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure)
Undocumented / DACA / TPSdirectMajor impactHigh certainty
Facilitates legal status for undocumented immigrant children who meet specific criteria.
“providing for special immigrant juvenile status predicate orders”· Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure)
Student / education borrowerindirectMinor impactLow certainty
May indirectly benefit immigrant children who are students by providing them with greater legal stability, which can positively impact their educational pursuits.
“providing for special immigrant juvenile status predicate orders”· Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure)

What the Bill Does

Amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
Introduces provisions related to special immigrant juvenile status predicate orders within juvenile matters.
Establishes a legal mechanism for certain immigrant children.

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