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SB018Introduced in the Senate

Legal Protections for Dignity of Minors

Passed

Introduced by Chris Kolker, District 16

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Concerning legal protections for the dignity of a minor, and, in connection therewith, suppressing a court record associated with changing a minor's name.

Where it stands

Governor Signed

April 20, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

6 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

7 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: House: Third Reading Bill · April 2, 2026

42

Yes

22

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

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Bill history

  1. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary

  2. Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole

  3. Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor

  4. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  5. Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary

  6. House Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

  7. House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

  8. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  10. Signed by the President of the Senate

  11. Signed by the Speaker of the House

  12. Sent to the Governor

  13. Governor Signed

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