HB05259Introduced in the House
An Act Concerning The Education Of Homeless Children And Youth.
Introduced by Housing Committee
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
To codify rights pertaining to school district choice, transportation, notice and appeal for students experiencing homelessness and their guardians.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor
June 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Chamber not recorded votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Roll Call Vote 393 · May 6, 2026
36
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
36 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Fonfara | 1 | Yes |
| Douglas McCrory | 2 | Yes |
| Saud Anwar | 3 | Yes |
| MD Rahman | 4 | Yes |
| Derek Slap | 5 | Yes |
| Rick Lopes | 6 | Yes |
| John Kissel | 7 | Yes |
| Paul Honig | 8 | Yes |
| Matthew Lesser | 9 | Yes |
| Gary Winfield | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Housing
Public Hearing 02/24
Joint Favorable
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/16/26 12:00 PM
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
House Calendar Number 49
File Number 25
House Passed
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Senate Calendar Number 376
Senate Passed
In Concurrence
Public Act 26-125
Transmitted to the Secretary of State
Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
Signed by the Governor
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