H 5629Session 194thHouseUpdated Aug 6, 2026
An Act enhancing child welfare protectionsSigned by the Governor, Chapter 179 of the Acts of 2026
Family & Social Services
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Signed by the Governor, Chapter 179 of the Acts of 2026
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 163 of the Acts of 2026
Reporting date extended to Tuesday, January 5, 2027
Reporting date extended to Tuesday, January 5, 2027
Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
Reported by H5629
Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
Accompanied a study order, see S3238
Reported by H5620
New draft substituted, see H5595
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Accompanied a study order, see H5574
Read second and ordered to a third reading
Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
New draft substituted, see H5305
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