HB1316Introduced in the House
Child welfare provider protections.
Introduced by Robert Heaton, District 46
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Child welfare provider protections. Prohibits a governmental entity from discriminating against a person in adoption and foster care matters based on the person's sincerely held religious belief. Allows a person to sue a governmental entity for discriminating against the person and allows for certain remedies. Provides that there is a two year statute of limitation for a discrimination claim.
Where it stands
First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs
January 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Coauthored by Representative DeVon
Authored by Representative Heaton
First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs
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