SB261Introduced in the Senate
Child custody; modification of order authorized if material change of circumstances and modification is in best interest of the child, factors provided
Introduced by Arthur Orr, District 3
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Child custody; modification of order authorized if material change of circumstances and modification is in best interest of the child, factors provided
Where it stands
Pending House Judiciary
March 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 725 · March 5, 2026
30
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
35 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Woods | 13 | Yes |
| Tim Melson | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Butler | 2 | Yes |
| Arthur Orr | 3 | Yes |
| Garlan Gudger | 4 | Absent |
| Larry Stutts | 6 | Yes |
| Sam Givhan | 7 | Yes |
| Steve Livingston | 8 | Yes |
| Wes Kitchens | 9 | Yes |
| Andrew Jones | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Judiciary
Pending Senate Judiciary
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Third Reading in House of Origin
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 725
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary
Pending House Judiciary
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