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HB1184Introduced in the House

Define man and woman throughout the state.

Passed

Introduced by Jon Hansen, District 25

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Define man and woman throughout the state.

Where it stands

Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 H.J. 579

March 30, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Do Pass Amended · March 9, 2026

30

Yes

4

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

35 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 179

  2. Scheduled for hearing

  3. State Affairs Motion to amend, Passed Amendment 1184A

  4. State Affairs Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 2.

  5. House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 57, NAYS 9. H.J. 425

  6. First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 398

  7. Scheduled for hearing

  8. Judiciary Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 37

  9. Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 30, NAYS 4. S.J. 496

  10. Signed by the Speaker H.J. 553

  11. Signed by the President S.J. 526

  12. Delivered to the Governor on March 12, 2026 H.J. 562

  13. Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 H.J. 579

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