HB2243Introduced in the House
Requiring the secretary for children and families to enter into a memorandum of understanding with military organizations and create a referral process for children in need of care cases involving children of military personnel to provide families with services that a military family advocacy program offers.
Introduced by Judiciary
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requiring the secretary for children and families to enter into a memorandum of understanding with military organizations and create a referral process for children in need of care cases involving children of military personnel to provide families with services that a military family advocacy program offers.
Where it stands
Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary
February 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 121 Nay: 0 · February 11, 2026
121
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Helwig | 1 | Yes |
| Kenneth Collins | 2 | Yes |
| Charles Smith | 3 | Yes |
| Rick James | 4 | Yes |
| Courtney Sappington | 5 | Yes |
| Samantha Poetter Parshall | 6 | Yes |
| Dan Goddard | 7 | Yes |
| Chris Croft | 8 | Yes |
| Fred Gardner | 9 | Absent |
| Suzanne Wikle | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
House Introduced
House Referred to Committee on Judiciary
House Hearing: Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 582-N
House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Judiciary
House Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
House Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
House Engrossed on Tuesday, February 10, 2026
House Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 121 Nay: 0
Senate Received and Introduced
Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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