H5629Introduced in the House
Enhancing child welfare protections
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Enhancing child welfare protections
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 179 of the Acts of 2026
August 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Committee of conference report accepted - 157 YEAS to 0 NAYS · July 31, 2026
156
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
158 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 |
| 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 |
| Adrian Madaro | 01-SUF | Yes |
Bill history
Reported from the committee of conference
Reported on H4646
Referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting, the question being on acceptance
Rules suspended
Committee of conference report accepted - 157 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 261 )
Committee of conference report accepted, in concurrence -see Roll Call #229 (Yeas 40 to Nays 0)
Enacted
Enacted and laid before the Governor
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 179 of the Acts of 2026
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