SB372Introduced in the Senate
Revises provisions relating to the care of children. (BDR 38-662)
Introduced by John Steinbeck, District 18
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
AN ACT relating to the care of children; revising provisions relating to the circumstances under which a person is not considered to have abused or neglected a child or to have injured, harmed or threatened the health or welfare of a child; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor. Chapter 205. (Effective October 1, 2025)
May 31, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: Assembly Final Passage · May 22, 2025
42
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
42 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Daniele Monroe-Moreno | 1 | Yes |
| Heidi Kasama | 2 | Yes |
| Selena Torres-Fossett | 3 | Yes |
| Lisa Cole | 4 | Yes |
| Brittney Miller | 5 | Yes |
| Jovan Jackson | 6 | Yes |
| Tanya Flanagan | 7 | Yes |
| Duy Nguyen | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Yeager | 9 | Yes |
| Venise Karris | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Read first time. Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services. To printer.
From printer. To committee.
From committee: Do pass.
Placed on Second Reading File.
Read second time.
Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 21, Nays: None.) To Assembly.
In Assembly.
Read first time. Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services. To committee.
From committee: Do pass.
Read second time.
Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 42, Nays: None.) To Senate.
In Senate.
To enrollment.
Enrolled and delivered to Governor.
Approved by the Governor. Chapter 205. (Effective October 1, 2025)
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