H0930Introduced in the House
An act relating to addressing and preventing chronic absenteeism
Introduced by Education
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act relating to addressing and preventing chronic absenteeism
Where it stands
House message: Governor approved bill on June 8, 2026
May 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Roll Call, requested by Senator Heffernan, Failed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 6, Nays = 24 · May 8, 2026
6
Yes
24
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ruth Hardy | ADD | Yes |
| Steven Heffernan | ADD | No |
| Seth Bongartz | BEN | No |
| Robert Plunkett | BEN | No |
| Scott Beck | CAL | No |
| Kesha Ram Hinsdale | CHI | Yes |
| Virginia Lyons | CHI | No |
| Philip Baruth | CHI | No |
| Christopher Mattos | CHI | No |
| Tanya Vyhovsky | CHI | Yes |
Bill history
Committee bill read the first time and placed on Notice Calendar of March 17, 2026
Notice Calendar: Committee bill for second reading
Action Calendar: Committee bill for second reading
Read second time
Rep. Hunter of Manchester spoke for the Committee on Education
Third Reading ordered
Action Calendar: Third Reading
Rep. Hunter of Manchester moved to postpone action until March 20, 2026, which was agreed to
Action Calendar: Action postponed until March 20, 2026
Rep. Chapin of East Montpelier moved to amend the bill, which was agreed to
Rep. Burrows of West Windsor and LaMont of Morristown moved to amend the bill, which was agreed to
Read third time and passed
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Education
Entered on Notice Calendar
Second Reading
Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Education
New Business/Second Reading
Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Education
Unfinished Business/Second Reading
Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Education
Read 2nd time, reported favorably with proposal of amendment by Senator Bongartz for Committee on Education
Proposal of amendment by Committee on Education agreed to
3rd reading ordered
New Business/Third Reading
Proposal of amendment to be offered by Senator(s) Gulick
Pending third reading, Senator Gulick proposal of amendment, disagreed to
Roll Call, Requested by Sen. Heffernan
Roll Call, requested by Senator Heffernan, Failed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 6, Nays = 24
Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
Senate Message: Passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
Notice Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment
Action Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment
Senate proposal of amendment concurred in
House message: House concurred in Senate proposal of amendment
Delivered to the Governor on June 2, 2026
Signed by Governor on June 8, 2026
House message: Governor approved bill on June 8, 2026
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