HB2216Introduced in the House
Relating to procedures and grounds related to the removal and placement of children, including for terminating the parent-child relationship, for taking possession of a child, and for certain hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity.
Introduced by Lacey Hull, District 138
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relating to procedures and grounds related to the removal and placement of children, including for terminating the parent-child relationship, for taking possession of a child, and for certain hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity.
Where it stands
Left pending in committee
May 7, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Read 3rd time RV#473 · April 24, 2025
140
Yes
4
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Vandeaver | 1 | Yes |
| Brent Money | 2 | Yes |
| Cecil Bell | 3 | Yes |
| Keith Bell | 4 | Yes |
| Cole Hefner | 5 | Yes |
| Daniel Alders | 6 | Yes |
| Jay Dean | 7 | Yes |
| Cody Harris | 8 | Not Voting |
| Trent Ashby | 9 | Yes |
| Brian Harrison | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Read first time
Referred to Human Services
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Considered in public hearing
Committee substitute considered in committee
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
Left pending in committee
Considered in public hearing
Committee substitute considered in committee
Reported favorably as substituted
Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
Committee report distributed
Committee report sent to Calendars
Considered in Calendars
Placed on General State Calendar
Read 2nd time
Amended 1-Hull
Record vote RV#428
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Passed to engrossment as amended
Record vote RV#429
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Read 3rd time
Passed
Record vote RV#473
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Reported engrossed
Received from the House
Read first time
Referred to Health & Human Services
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Considered in public hearing
Testimony taken in committee
Left pending in committee
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