S1257Introduced in the Senate
Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding visitation and termination of parental rights.
Introduced by Health and Welfare Committee
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
Writing a plain-English summary of this bill… this can take a few seconds the first time.
Official description
CHILD PROTECTION -- Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding visitation and termination of parental rights.
Where it stands
Session Law Chapter 131 Effective: 07/01/2026
March 25, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · March 17, 2026
44
Yes
24
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
70 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
One response per device. Location is self-reported and not verified. Results are informal and not a scientific survey.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Sauter | 001A | Yes |
| Cornel Rasor | 001B | No |
| Heather Scott | 002A | No |
| Dale Hawkins | 002B | No |
| Vito Barbieri | 003A | No |
| Jordan Redman | 003B | Absent |
| Joe Alfieri | 004A | No |
| Elaine Price | 004B | No |
| Ron Mendive | 005A | No |
| Tony Wisniewski | 005B | No |
Bill history
Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
Reported Printed; referred to Judiciary & Rules
Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
Read second time; filed for Third Reading
Read third time in full -- PASSED 24-6-5
Title apvd
to House
Received from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
Read First Time, Referred to Health & Welfare
Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
Rules Suspended:
Title apvd
to Senate
Returned From House Passed; referred to enrolling
Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor
Session Law Chapter 131 Effective: 07/01/2026
Verify the information
Our commitment to neutrality
We provide factual information only. We never tell you which politicians or bills to support, and we do not rank, score, or endorse anyone.