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SB156Introduced in the Senate

Generally revise evidentiary burdens related to child abuse and neglect cases

Failed

Introduced by Daniel Emrich, District 11

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Generally revise evidentiary burdens related to child abuse and neglect cases

Where it stands

(S) Died in Process

May 23, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: (H) Motion to Reconsider Failed · March 26, 2025

45

Yes

53

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

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Bill history

  1. (LC) Drafter Assigned

  2. (LC) Draft in Legal Review

  3. (LC) Draft in Edit

  4. (LC) Draft in Input/Proofing

  5. (LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review

  6. (LC) Draft in Assembly

  7. (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery

  8. (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester

  9. (S) Introduced

  10. (S) First Reading

  11. (S) Referred to Committee (S) Judiciary

  12. (S) Hearing (S) Judiciary

  13. (S) Committee Executive Action--Bill Passed (S) Judiciary

  14. (S) Committee Report--Bill Passed (S) Judiciary

  15. (S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading

  16. (S) 2nd Reading Passed

  17. (S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading

  18. (S) 3rd Reading Passed

  19. (S) Transmitted to House

  20. (H) Referred to Committee (H) Judiciary

  21. (H) First Reading

  22. (H) Hearing (H) Judiciary

  23. (H) Committee Executive Action--Bill Concurred (H) Judiciary

  24. (H) Committee Report--Bill Concurred (H) Judiciary

  25. (H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading

  26. (H) 2nd Reading Not Concurred

  27. (H) Motion to Reconsider Failed

  28. (S) Died in Process

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