H4644Introduced in the House
Enhancing child welfare protections
Introduced by House Committee on Ways and Means
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Enhancing child welfare protections
Where it stands
Published as amended, see H4646
October 22, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Passed to be engrossed - 159 YEAS to 1 NAYS · October 22, 2025
159
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
160 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Flanagan | 01-BAR | Yes |
| John Barrett | 01-BER | Yes |
| Michael Chaisson | 01-BRI | Yes |
| Dawne Shand | 01-ESS | Yes |
| Natalie Blais | 01-FRA | Yes |
| Todd Smola | 01-HAM | Yes |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | 01-HAM | Yes |
| Margaret Scarsdale | 01-MID | Yes |
| Bruce Ayers | 01-NOR | Yes |
| Michelle Badger | 01-PLY | Yes |
Bill history
Reported from the committee on House Ways and Means
Pending new draft of H4416
New draft of H4416
Ordered to a third reading
Rules suspended
Read third
Amendment 6 pending
Point of Order pending
Point of Order well taken
Amendment 6 laid aside
Amendment 3 adopted
Amendment 17 adopted, as changed - 159 YEAS to 1 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 94 )
Amendment 5 adopted, as changed - 160 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 95 )
Published as amended, see H4646
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