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HB1211Introduced in the House

Concerning the duty of clergy to report child abuse and neglect.

IntroducedHouse Appropriations

Introduced by Amy Walen, District 048B

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Official description

Concerning the duty of clergy to report child abuse and neglect.

Where it stands

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

January 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services: do pass · February 7, 2025

8

Yes

2

No

1

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RepresentativeDistrictVote
Natasha Hill003AYes
Steve Bergquist011BYes
Brian Burnett012ANot Voting
Tom Dent013ANo
Lillian Ortiz-Self021BYes
Adam Bernbaum024AYes
Jamila Taylor030AYes
Joshua Penner031BYes
Julio Cortes038AYes
Carolyn Eslick039BNo

Bill history

  1. Prefiled for introduction.

  2. First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.

  3. Public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM.

  4. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 8:00 AM.

  5. ELHS - Majority; do pass.

  6. Minority; do not pass.

  7. Minority; without recommendation.

  8. Referred to Appropriations.

  9. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

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