SF2186Introduced in the Senate
A bill for an act relating to child custody and visitation for parents subject to deployments. (Formerly SF 2053.)
Introduced by Veterans Affairs
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Official description
A bill for an act relating to child custody and visitation for parents subject to deployments. (Formerly SF 2053.)
Where it stands
Placed on calendar under unfinished business. H.J. 760.
March 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Committee On Veterans Affairs Report · March 19, 2026
14
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
17 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ray Sorensen | 23 | Yes |
| Ruth Ann Gaines | 33 | Absent |
| Eddie Andrews | 43 | Yes |
| David Blom | 52 | Yes |
| Mark Thompson | 56 | Yes |
| Christian Hermanson | 59 | Yes |
| Jerome Amos | 62 | Absent |
| Jason Gearhart | 64 | Yes |
| Chad Ingels | 68 | Yes |
| Tom Determann | 69 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 195.
Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 205.
Amendment S-5020 filed, adopted. S.J. 349.
Passed Senate, yeas 47, nays 0. S.J. 349.
Immediate message. S.J. 352.
Message from Senate. H.J. 379.
Read first time, referred to Veterans Affairs. H.J. 403.
Subcommittee: Hayes, Blom and Ramirez. H.J. 525.
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/09/2026 12:30PM House Lounge.
Subcommittee recommends passage.
Committee report, recommending amendment and passage. H.J. 711.
Committee vote: Yeas, 14. Nays, 0. Excused, 3. H.J. 711.
Committee amendment H-8235 filed. H.J. 711.
Placed on calendar. H.J. 711.
Placed on calendar under unfinished business. H.J. 760.
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