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HB2557Introduced in the House

Enacting and joining with other states in the interstate compact for the placement of children and authorizing the administration and implementation of the compact.

Passed

Introduced by Child Welfare and Foster Care

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Official description

Enacting and joining with other states in the interstate compact for the placement of children and authorizing the administration and implementation of the compact.

Where it stands

House Approved by Governor on Friday, March 20, 2026

March 23, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Final Action - Passed - Yea: 39 Nay: 1 · March 10, 2026

39

Yes

1

No

0

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40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. House Introduced

  2. House Referred to Committee on Child Welfare and Foster Care

  3. House Hearing: Monday, February 2, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 152-S - CANCELED

  4. House Hearing: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 152-S

  5. House Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Child Welfare and Foster Care

  6. House Committee of the Whole - Be passed

  7. House Final Action - Passed; Yea: 118 Nay: 1

  8. Senate Received and Introduced

  9. Senate Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare

  10. Senate Hearing: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 8:30 AM Room 142-S

  11. Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Public Health and Welfare

  12. Senate Committee of the Whole - Be passed

  13. Senate Final Action - Passed; Yea: 39 Nay: 1

  14. House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Monday, March 16, 2026

  15. House Approved by Governor on Friday, March 20, 2026

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