SB1540Introduced in the Senate
Crimes and punishments; creating felony offense related to child abuse. Effective date.
Introduced by David Bullard, District 6
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Crimes and punishments; creating felony offense related to child abuse. Effective date.
Where it stands
Coauthored by Senator Logan
March 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate: Judiciary Committee: DO PASS · February 17, 2026
7
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Gollihare | 12 | Yes |
| Lisa Standridge | 15 | Yes |
| Mary Boren | 16 | Yes |
| Shane Jett | 17 | Yes |
| Darcy Jech | 26 | Yes |
| Brent Howard | 38 | Yes |
| Michael Brooks | 44 | No |
| Paul Rosino | 45 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Senator Bullard
Second Reading referred to Judiciary Committee then to Appropriations Committee
Reported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed
Referred to Appropriations
Coauthored by Representative West (Kevin) (principal House author)
Withdrawn from Appropriations committee
Placed on General Order
Coauthored by Senator Deevers
Coauthored by Senator Grellner
Coauthored by Senator Guthrie
Coauthored by Senator McIntosh
Coauthored by Senator Jett
Coauthored by Senator Logan
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