HB 1544 Introduced

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

Last action: 2026-02-19 — House Rules "X" file.

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Official Description

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

Bill Details

Bill Number
HB 1544
Current Status
Introduced
Sponsors
Alicia Rule, Natasha Hill, Lauren Davis, Julia Reed, Timm Ormsby
Introduced
2025-01-23
Chamber
House

Bill History

  • 2026-01-12 Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
  • 2026-01-12 Referred to Early Learning & Human Services.
  • 2026-01-14 Public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM.
  • 2026-01-23 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 8:00 AM.
  • 2026-01-23 ELHS - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  • 2026-01-23 Minority; without recommendation.
  • 2026-01-27 Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  • 2026-02-10 Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  • 2026-02-19 Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.
  • 2026-02-19 House Rules "X" file.

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