HB1783Introduced in the House
ST BD ED-LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT
Introduced by Michelle Mussman, District 56
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Creates the Language Equality Acquisition for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind Children Act. Provides that the Act applies to children from birth to 5 years of age and is subject to appropriation. Provides that the Department of Human Services, in consultation with various State agencies, shall establish a language needs and monitoring program for deaf, hard of hearing, or DeafBlind children. Provides that an advisory committee on language needs and monitoring shall be established. Provides that the Department, in consultation with various State agencies, shall publish a joint action plan that considers the recommendations of the advisory committee and may propose legislation and rules necessary to implement the Act. Provides for reporting, information sharing, and rulemaking. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0658
July 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · May 19, 2026
59
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
59 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Education Policy Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
Assigned to Education Policy Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Education Policy Committee; 013-000-000
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Education Policy Committee; 011-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 105-000-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Education
Do Pass Education; 014-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 30, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0658
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