HB1438Introduced in the House
Enabling mental health caseworkers to report instances of animal abuse by their clients.
Introduced by Ellen Read, District 10-ROC
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Enabling mental health caseworkers to report instances of animal abuse by their clients.
Where it stands
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 04/23/2026; Senate Journal 10
April 21, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration House Journal 1 P. 20
Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 01:00 pm GP 231
Executive Session: 03/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1024h (NT) 03/03/2026 (Vote 15-1; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 20
Amendment # 2026-1024h: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 42
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1024h: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 42
Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; Senate Journal 7
Hearing: 04/09/2026, Room 100, State House, 01:40 pm; Senate Calendar 13
Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/23/2026; Vote 5-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 15A
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 04/23/2026; Senate Journal 10
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