S02597Introduced in the Senate
Establishes standards for public access to family court proceedings and when a judge can exclude individuals from proceedings.
Introduced by Shelley Mayer, District 37
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establishes standards for public access to family court proceedings and when a judge can exclude individuals from proceedings.
Where it stands
referred to judiciary
February 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · February 11, 2026
50
Yes
9
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
63 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | Yes |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Yes |
| Dean Murray | 3 | No |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | Yes |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | Yes |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | Yes |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | Yes |
| James Sanders | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
1ST REPORT CAL.348
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to judiciary
died in assembly
returned to senate
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
1ST REPORT CAL.241
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to judiciary
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