HB2589Introduced in the House
Prohibiting the secretary for children and families from accepting anonymous reports of child abuse or neglect, requiring the secretary to inform anonymous reporters of such prohibition and other pertinent information regarding reporting child abuse and neglect and allowing law enforcement agencies to accept anonymous reports of child abuse or neglect.
Introduced by Child Welfare and Foster Care
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prohibiting the secretary for children and families from accepting anonymous reports of child abuse or neglect, requiring the secretary to inform anonymous reporters of such prohibition and other pertinent information regarding reporting child abuse and neglect and allowing law enforcement agencies to accept anonymous reports of child abuse or neglect.
Where it stands
Senate Hearing: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 346-S
March 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Emergency Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 116 Nay: 0 · February 19, 2026
116
Yes
0
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
125 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| 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 | Yes |
| Suzanne Wikle | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
House Introduced
House Referred to Committee on Child Welfare and Foster Care
House Hearing: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 152-S
House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Child Welfare and Foster Care
House Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
House Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
House Emergency Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 116 Nay: 0
House Engrossed on Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Senate Received and Introduced
Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Senate Hearing: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 346-S
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