SB1796Introduced in the Senate
Foster care; allowing foster parents to use certain caregivers and arrangements for temporary care of foster children; specifying certain time limit on temporary care. Effective date.
Introduced by Paul Rosino, District 45
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Foster care; allowing foster parents to use certain caregivers and arrangements for temporary care of foster children; specifying certain time limit on temporary care. Effective date.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 05/12/2026
May 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: THIRD READING · May 6, 2026
87
Yes
0
No
12
Absent or Not Voting
99 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Dempsey | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Olsen | 2 | Yes |
| Rick West | 3 | Yes |
| Bob Culver | 4 | Yes |
| Josh West | 5 | Absent |
| Rusty Cornwell | 6 | Yes |
| Steve Bashore | 7 | Yes |
| Tom Gann | 8 | Yes |
| Mark Lepak | 9 | Yes |
| Judd Strom | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Senator Rosino
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
Coauthored by Representative Lawson (principal House author)
Reported Do Pass Health and Human Services committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
General Order, Considered
Measure passed: Ayes: 46 Nays: 0
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed to House
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Oversight
Referred to Children, Youth and Family Services
Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass Children, Youth and Family Services
CR; Do Pass Health and Human Services Oversight Committee
Coauthored by Representative(s) Hill
General Order
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 87 Nays: 0
Signed, returned to Senate
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, to House
Signed, returned to Senate
Sent to Governor
Approved by Governor 05/12/2026
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