HB0157Introduced in the House
Protection of parental rights-cause of action.
Introduced by Darin McCann, District 48
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
AN ACT relating to parental rights; providing a civil cause of action for infringement of parental rights; creating an exception to governmental immunity; waiving governmental claims notice requirements; and providing for an effective date.
Where it stands
Motion to Suspend Rules to Resolve into COW & Place at the Top of GF Failed 12-19-0-0-0
March 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: COW:S Rereference to Committee of the Whole Motion Failed by Roll Call 12-19-0-0-0 · March 4, 2026
12
Yes
19
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden Driskill | 1 | No |
| Brian Boner | 2 | No |
| Cheri Steinmetz | 3 | Yes |
| Tara Nethercott | 4 | No |
| Lynn Hutchings | 5 | Yes |
| Taft Love | 6 | No |
| Stephan Pappas | 7 | No |
| Jared Olsen | 8 | No |
| Chris Rothfuss | 9 | No |
| Gary Crum | 10 | No |
Bill history
Bill Number Assigned
Received for Introduction
Introduced and Referred to H04 - Education 51-10-1-0-0
H04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0
Placed on General File
COW:Passed
2nd Reading:Passed
3rd Reading:Passed 55-6-1-0-0
Received for Introduction
Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary
S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
Placed on General File
COW:S Did not consider for COW
Motion to Suspend Rules to Resolve into COW & Place at the Top of GF Failed 12-19-0-0-0
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