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HB1544Introduced in the House

Improving the risk assessment process used when investigating alleged child abuse and neglect referrals.

Introduced

Introduced by Alicia Rule, District 042A

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Improving the risk assessment process used when investigating alleged child abuse and neglect referrals.

Where it stands

House Rules "X" file.

February 19, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services: 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass · January 23, 2026

9

Yes

0

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

11 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each representative voted

RepresentativeDistrictVote
Natasha Hill003AYes
Steve Bergquist011BYes
Brian Burnett012ANot Voting
Tom Dent013AYes
Lillian Ortiz-Self021BYes
Adam Bernbaum024AYes
Jamila Taylor030AYes
Joshua Penner031BNot Voting
Julio Cortes038AYes
Carolyn Eslick039BYes

Bill history

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

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

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

  4. ELHS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  5. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

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

  7. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.

  8. Referred to Early Learning & Human Services.

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

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

  11. ELHS - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  12. Minority; without recommendation.

  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  14. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  15. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.

  16. House Rules "X" file.

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