Prohibiting the secretary from adopting and enforcing policies for placement, custody and appointment of a custodian that may conflict with sincerely held religious or moral beliefs regarding sexual orientation or gender identity and creating a right of action for violations.

Law effective May 1, 2025

Vetoed by Governor; Returned to House on Thursday, April 3, 2025

Motion to override veto prevailed; Yea 87, Nay 38

Motion to override veto prevailed; Yea 31, Nay 9

Reengrossed on Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 28, 2025

Concurred with amendments; Yea 84, Nay 38, Absent 3

Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted

Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended

Emergency Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea 31, Nay 9

Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Senate Committee on Public Health and Welfare

Referred to Senate Committee on Public Health and Welfare

Received and Introduced

Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea 86, Nay 37, Absent 2

Engrossed on Thursday, February 20, 2025

Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Rep. Cyndi Howerton

Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Rep. Cyndi Howerton was adopted

Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Rep. Susan Ruiz

Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Rep. Susan Ruiz was rejected; Yea 36, Nay 84, Absent 5

Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended

Committee Report recommending bill be passed by House Committee on Child Welfare and Foster Care

Introduced

Referred to House Committee on Child Welfare and Foster Care