SB5163Introduced in the Senate
Modernizing the child fatality statute.
Introduced by Tina Orwall, District 033A
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Modernizing the child fatality statute.
Where it stands
Effective date 7/27/2025.
April 22, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House 3rd Reading & Final Passage · April 10, 2025
85
Yes
10
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Davina Duerr | 001A | Yes |
| Shelley Kloba | 001B | Yes |
| Andrew Barkis | 002A | Yes |
| Matt Marshall | 002B | No |
| Natasha Hill | 003A | Yes |
| Timm Ormsby | 003B | Yes |
| Suzanne Schmidt | 004A | No |
| Rob Chase | 004B | No |
| Victoria Hunt | 005A | Yes |
| Lisa Callan | 005B | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled for introduction.
First reading, referred to Human Services.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM.
HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
And refer to Ways & Means.
Referred to Ways & Means.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.
WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Human Services.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
1st substitute bill substituted
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 8:30 AM.
ELHS - Majority; do pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Referred to Appropriations.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM.
APP - Majority; do pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Minority; do not pass.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 85; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 3.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Delivered to Governor.
Governor signed.
Chapter 123, 2025 Laws.
Effective date 7/27/2025.
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