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Vote Smart provides easy access to congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:

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  4. The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
  5. Occasionally, if a specific bill is consistently inquired about on the Voter's Research Hotline, the vote will be added

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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
June 26, 2025 NH HB 712 Limits Breast Surgeries for Minors to Procedures Needed to Treat Malignancy, Injury, Infection, or Malformation and Those Needed to Reconstruct the Breasts After Such Procedures Conference Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8)
June 26, 2025 NH HB 712 Limits Breast Surgeries for Minors to Procedures Needed to Treat Malignancy, Injury, Infection, or Malformation and Those Needed to Reconstruct the Breasts After Such Procedures Conference Report Adopted - House (191 - 163)
June 26, 2025 NH HB 273 Requires Public Libraries to Make Minor's Borrowing Histories Available to Their Parents or Legal Guardians Upon Request Conference Report Adopted - House (201 - 165)
June 26, 2025 NH HB 377 Prohibits Puberty Blockers for Transgender Youth Conference Report Adopted - House (202 - 161)
June 26, 2025 NC SB 429 Amends Domestic Violence, Drug Trafficking and Exposing Children to Controlled Substances Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 7)
June 25, 2025 OR SB 875 Expands Protections for Oregon's Foster Youth Veto Override Passed - Senate (21 - 6)
June 25, 2025 ME LD 143 Appropriates Funding for Family Planning Services in Maine Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 66)
June 25, 2025 ME LD 143 Appropriates Funding for Family Planning Services in Maine "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 14)
June 25, 2025 NC SB 429 Amends Domestic Violence, Drug Trafficking and Exposing Children to Controlled Substances Bill Passed - House (108 - 6)
June 25, 2025 NC HB 992 Establishes a Timeshare Trustee Foreclosure Process for Certain Delinquent Assessments for North Carolina Timeshares Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 1)
June 23, 2025 NC SB 442 Amends Child Abuse and Neglect Statutes to Exempt Conduct Described as Raising a Child "Consistent with the Juvenile's Biological Sex" and Prohibits Adoptive Parents from Being Screened Based on Whether They Would Deny Their Child Gender-Affirming Care Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 19)
June 23, 2025 CA AB 1297 Prohibits Both Parties in a Divorce from Allowing an Insurance Plan to Lapse for Nonpayment of Premiums or for Failing to Renew Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
June 23, 2025 CA AB 1297 Prohibits Both Parties in a Divorce from Allowing an Insurance Plan to Lapse for Nonpayment of Premiums or for Failing to Renew Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
June 18, 2025 NC SB 442 Amends Child Abuse and Neglect Statutes to Exempt Conduct Described as Raising a Child "Consistent with the Juvenile's Biological Sex" and Prohibits Adoptive Parents from Being Screened Based on Whether They Would Deny Their Child Gender-Affirming Care Bill Passed - House (74 - 36)
June 18, 2025 WI SB 232 Requires the Department of Justice to Provide Grants for Responding to Suspected Child Maltreatment Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
June 18, 2025 OH HB 168 Repeals Loopholes in Child Enticement Laws Bill Passed - House (97 - 0)
June 18, 2025 WI SB 108 Requires the Department of Health Services to Develop a Portal to Facilitate Sharing of Safety Plans for a Minor in Crisis Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
June 18, 2025 WI SB 106 Authorizes the Establishment of Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRFTs) for Individuals Under Age 21 Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
June 18, 2025 WI SB 111 Requires Counties That Approve Emergency Detention for a Minor to Transport the Minor to the Detention Facility Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
June 17, 2025 NC HB 612 Requires Counties and Cities to have Criminal History Record Checks for Applicants Offered a Position that Requires the Applicant to Work with Children in Any Capacity Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0)
June 16, 2025 VT S 51 Establishes a Vermont Unpaid Caregiver Tax Credit Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 0)
June 13, 2025 NY S 8391 Requires Prior Consent of a Deceased Individual's Heir to Use Their Voice in Media Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 0)
June 12, 2025 NY S 4544 Prohibits Harassment, Bullying, and Cyberbullying of Students on School Property Bill Passed - Senate (56 - 3)
June 12, 2025 NY S 4505 Requires Social Media Companies to Add a Label that Warns Users of Negative Mental Health Effects When Those Apps are Used Excessively Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 0)
June 11, 2025 OH HB 3 Establishes the School Bus Safety Act Bill Passed - House (90 - 0)
June 10, 2025 DE SB 100 Establishes the Constitutional Right to Marry Without Discrimination Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5)
June 9, 2025 PA HB 462 Authorizes Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse to File Lawsuits Beyond the Statute of Limitations Bill Passed - House (122 - 80)
June 8, 2025 LA SB 244 Amends the Organization of the Department of Energy and Natural Resources and the Department of Conservation Bill Passed - House (77 - 19)
June 6, 2025 NY A 744 Requires Additional Reporting for Alternative Living Arrangements for Children Bill Passed - Senate (53 - 0)
June 6, 2025 NY S 5242 Requires Collection of Certain Data Regarding Children in Alternative Living Arrangements Bill Passed - Senate (53 - 0)
June 3, 2025 CT SB 1542 Prohibits Handcuffing Children 14 and Younger Bill Passed - House (99 - 49)
June 2, 2025 NJ A 4544 Expands Eligibility Requirements of State's Child Care Assistance Program to Include Full-Time Graduate and Post-Graduate Students Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
June 2, 2025 NJ A 4544 Expands Eligibility Requirements of State's Child Care Assistance Program to Include Full-Time Graduate and Post-Graduate Students Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
June 2, 2025 CA AB 1267 Prohibits the Marriage of Minors Bill Passed - House (66 - 8)
June 2, 2025 CA AB 1267 Prohibits the Marriage of Minors Bill Passed - House (66 - 8)
June 2, 2025 CA AB 1064 Prohibits Individuals or Businesses from Providing "Companion Chatbots" Bill Passed - House (59 - 12)
May 31, 2025 TX SB 441 Classifies the Creation of Intimate Deep Fake Media That Involves a Minor as a Felony Conference Report Adopted - House (90 - 33)
May 31, 2025 TX SB 13 Establishes Sanctions Within All Public Schools to Regulate the Books Available to Students and Ban Books that are Deemed Inappropriate Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 8)
May 31, 2025 TX SB 12 Authorizes Parents the Right to Prohibit Topics Regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Being Taught to Their Children Conference Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 11)
May 31, 2025 TX SB 13 Establishes Sanctions Within All Public Schools to Regulate the Books Available to Students and Ban Books that are Deemed Inappropriate Conference Report Adopted - House (81 - 48)
May 31, 2025 TX SB 12 Authorizes Parents the Right to Prohibit Topics Regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Being Taught to Their Children Conference Report Adopted - House (77 - 40)
May 30, 2025 NE LB 298 Increases Legislative Supervision Over Divisions Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 2)
May 29, 2025 CA AB 65 Requires Schools and Colleges to Pay Teachers During Maternity Leave Bill Passed - House (62 - 0)
May 28, 2025 TX HB 581 Requires Age Verification for Websites That Contain Artificially Created Sexual Material Concurrence Vote Passed - House (133 - 1)
May 28, 2025 TX HB 1106 Specifies that Abuse Does Not Include the Refusal by a Parent or Guardian to Affirm a Child's Preferred Gender Identity, Name, or Sexual Orientation Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 11)
May 28, 2025 IL SB 1519 Prohibits Public School Students From Being Subject to Municipal Fines, Fees, Tickets, or Citations as a Form of School-Based Discipline Bill Passed - House (69 - 44)
May 28, 2025 NE LB 504 Establishes the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 7)
May 28, 2025 CA SB 590 Expands Eligibility for Benefits Under the State's Paid Family Leave Program Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
May 27, 2025 AK SB 95 Establishes a Tax Credit Program that Rewards Companies that Invest in Child Care Programs for Their Workers Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 3)
May 27, 2025 CT HB 7213 Authorizes Minors Access to Contraception Without Parental Consent Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 5)
May 22, 2025 NV SB 183 Limits the Number of Children that Can be Assigned to Child Welfare Caseworkers Bill Passed - House (33 - 9)
May 21, 2025 NV AB 245 Prohibits Individuals 21 and Under from Owning Semi-Automatic Weapons Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 8)
May 21, 2025 NE LB 298 Increases Legislative Supervision Over Divisions Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 3)
May 20, 2025 MI SB 257 Expands the Statute of Limitations for Civil Action Against Criminal Sexual Conduct Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
May 20, 2025 MI SB 260 Specifies that Public Universities, Colleges, and School Districts May be Held Liable for Criminal Sexual Conduct of an Employee or Agent Committed During the Course of Employment or Service Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
May 20, 2025 MI SB 258 Expands the Statute of Limitations for Civil Actions against Criminal Sexual Conduct Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
May 20, 2025 MI SB 259 Exempts Claims for Damages Resulting from Criminal Sexual Conduct from the Statute of Limitations on Claims Made Against the State Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
May 20, 2025 MI SB 261 Exempts Claims for Damages Resulting from Criminal Sexual Conduct from the Statute of Limitations on Claims Made Against the State of Michigan Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
May 19, 2025 NV AB 48 Requires Schools to Investigate Race-Based Bullying Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
May 17, 2025 AK SB 95 Establishes a Tax Credit Program that Rewards Companies that Invest in Child Care Programs for Their Workers Bill Passed - House (27 - 12)
May 16, 2025 AK SB 96 Establishes a New Grant Program for Child Care and Expands the Number of Families Eligible for Child Care Assistance from the State. Bill Passed - House (35 - 4)
May 15, 2025 OK HB 1003 Increases Age of Consent From 16 to 18 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 21)
May 15, 2025 TX SB 462 Requires Any Waiting List for Child Care Services to Give Priority to Children of Child Care Workers Bill Passed - House (124 - 18)
May 15, 2025 CA AB 752 Requires Daycare Centers to be Considered a Residential Use of Property When Colocated with Multifamily Housing Bill Passed - House (72 - 1)
May 14, 2025 NE LB 140 Prohibits Student Cell Phone Use in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
May 14, 2025 OR SB 315 Requires the Department of Education to Review Make Recommendations and Develop Best Practices for Dealing with Student Absences Bill Passed - House (49 - 3)
May 14, 2025 IA HF 889 Establishes Paid Parental Leave for State Employees in Iowa Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 1)
May 14, 2025 OR SB 1016 Requires the Department of Human Services to Procure and Distribute an Inventory of Appropriate Carriers for Transporting the Belongings of Foster Children Bill Passed - House (50 - 1)
May 14, 2025 CT HB 6857 Requires Social Media Platforms to Implement Protections for Minors Bill Passed - House (121 - 26)
May 14, 2025 TX HB 1106 Specifies that Abuse Does Not Include the Refusal by a Parent or Guardian to Affirm a Child's Preferred Gender Identity, Name, or Sexual Orientation Bill Passed - House (85 - 59)
May 14, 2025 OH SB 158 Prohibits Cell-Phone Use by Students During the School Day Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2)
May 13, 2025 NY A 2123 Authorizes Additional Credits for the Children and Siblings of Deceased Sanitation Workers Related to the 9/11 Terror Attacks Bill Passed - Senate (57 - 0)
May 13, 2025 CT SB 6 Requires Municipal Camps to be Licensed by the State Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 12)
May 13, 2025 RI S 771 Requires Each Public School to have a Policy Regarding the Use of Personal Electronic Devices on School Grounds and During School-Sponsored Activities Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
May 12, 2025 OR SB 867 Expands the Department of Education's Authority to Investigate Cases of Abuse and Sexual Conduct Bill Passed - House (35 - 15)
May 9, 2025 TX HB 353 Establishes Criminal Penalty for Trespassing Near Schools or Day-Care Centers Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 2)
May 8, 2025 SC S 29 Amends Laws on Sexual Exploitation of Minors Conference Report Adopted - Senate (45 - 0)
May 8, 2025 RI S 387 Requires the Installation of Universal Changing Stations in All Newly Constructed, Reconstructed or Remodeled Public Buildings (Senate Version) Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
May 7, 2025 AZ HB 2112 Requires Commercial Pornography Websites to Verify a User's Age Before Granting Access Concurrence Vote Passed - House (35 - 23)
May 7, 2025 NC SB 442 Amends Child Abuse and Neglect Statutes to Exempt Conduct Described as Raising a Child "Consistent with the Juvenile's Biological Sex" and Prohibits Adoptive Parents from Being Screened Based on Whether They Would Deny Their Child Gender-Affirming Care Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 13)
May 7, 2025 AL HB 166 Prohibits Students from Using Cell Phones During Classes Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2)
May 6, 2025 AL HB 8 Increases Regulations on Tobacco and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 43)
May 6, 2025 CO SB 25-288 Defines AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Materials to be Included in State Child Pornography Laws Bill Passed - House (43 - 22)
May 6, 2025 AL HB 8 Increases Regulations on Tobacco and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5)
May 6, 2025 AZ HB 2112 Requires Commercial Pornography Websites to Verify a User's Age Before Granting Access Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 10)
May 6, 2025 VT S 51 Establishes a Vermont Unpaid Caregiver Tax Credit Bill Passed - House (142 - 2)
May 6, 2025 TX HB 3120 Defines Certain Duties of the Owner or Operator of a Residential Child Detention Facility Bill Passed - House (143 - 2)
May 5, 2025 AK SB 96 Establishes a New Grant Program for Child Care and Expands the Number of Families Eligible for Child Care Assistance from the State. Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 1)
May 2, 2025 TX SB 412 Rescinds Exemptions for Educational, Medical, Psychological, and Psychiatric Professionals Who Commit Offenses Related to Material or Conduct that is Obscene or Harmful to Children Bill Passed - House (92 - 39)
May 1, 2025 ND SB 2354 Requires All Public and Private Schools to Follow the Statewide Student Cellphone Ban Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 17)
May 1, 2025 AL SB 140 Requires the Alabama Department of Public Health to Enforce the Coach Safely Act Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 0)
May 1, 2025 CT HB 7213 Authorizes Minors Access to Contraception Without Parental Consent Bill Passed - House (117 - 27)
April 30, 2025 HI SB 1300 Extends and Expands Free School Meal Coverage Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 1)
April 30, 2025 HI HB 692 Extends and Expands the Preschool Open Doors Program's Eligibility Criteria Concurrence Vote Passed - House (49 - 1)
April 30, 2025 ME LD 535 Authorizes a Court to Impose a Sentence that Includes Commitment Beyond 21 Years of Age for a Juvenile Adjudicated of Murder or a Class A Felony Crime "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (111 - 29)
April 30, 2025 TX HB 186 Prohibits Social Media Use by Minors Bill Passed - House (116 - 25)
April 30, 2025 TX HB 353 Establishes Criminal Penalty for Trespassing Near Schools or Day-Care Centers Bill Passed - House (124 - 10)
April 29, 2025 MO HB 737 Amends State Foster Care System Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 1)
April 29, 2025 ND SB 2354 Requires All Public and Private Schools to Follow the Statewide Student Cellphone Ban Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (45 - 2)
April 29, 2025 TX HB 499 Requires Social Media Platforms to have a Warning Label Concerning the Association Between a Minor's Social Media Usage and Significant Mental Health Issues Bill Passed - House (98 - 46)
Date No. Title Outcome
6/26 HB 712 Limits Breast Surgeries for Minors to Procedures Needed to Treat Malignancy, Injury, Infection, or Malformation and Those Needed to Reconstruct the Breasts After Such Procedures Conference Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8)
6/26 HB 712 Limits Breast Surgeries for Minors to Procedures Needed to Treat Malignancy, Injury, Infection, or Malformation and Those Needed to Reconstruct the Breasts After Such Procedures Conference Report Adopted - House (191 - 163)
6/26 HB 273 Requires Public Libraries to Make Minor's Borrowing Histories Available to Their Parents or Legal Guardians Upon Request Conference Report Adopted - House (201 - 165)
6/26 HB 377 Prohibits Puberty Blockers for Transgender Youth Conference Report Adopted - House (202 - 161)
6/26 SB 429 Amends Domestic Violence, Drug Trafficking and Exposing Children to Controlled Substances Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 7)
6/25 SB 875 Expands Protections for Oregon's Foster Youth Veto Override Passed - Senate (21 - 6)
6/25 LD 143 Appropriates Funding for Family Planning Services in Maine Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 66)
6/25 LD 143 Appropriates Funding for Family Planning Services in Maine "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 14)
6/25 SB 429 Amends Domestic Violence, Drug Trafficking and Exposing Children to Controlled Substances Bill Passed - House (108 - 6)
6/25 HB 992 Establishes a Timeshare Trustee Foreclosure Process for Certain Delinquent Assessments for North Carolina Timeshares Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 1)
6/23 SB 442 Amends Child Abuse and Neglect Statutes to Exempt Conduct Described as Raising a Child "Consistent with the Juvenile's Biological Sex" and Prohibits Adoptive Parents from Being Screened Based on Whether They Would Deny Their Child Gender-Affirming Care Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 19)
6/23 AB 1297 Prohibits Both Parties in a Divorce from Allowing an Insurance Plan to Lapse for Nonpayment of Premiums or for Failing to Renew Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
6/23 AB 1297 Prohibits Both Parties in a Divorce from Allowing an Insurance Plan to Lapse for Nonpayment of Premiums or for Failing to Renew Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
6/18 SB 442 Amends Child Abuse and Neglect Statutes to Exempt Conduct Described as Raising a Child "Consistent with the Juvenile's Biological Sex" and Prohibits Adoptive Parents from Being Screened Based on Whether They Would Deny Their Child Gender-Affirming Care Bill Passed - House (74 - 36)
6/18 SB 232 Requires the Department of Justice to Provide Grants for Responding to Suspected Child Maltreatment Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
6/18 HB 168 Repeals Loopholes in Child Enticement Laws Bill Passed - House (97 - 0)
6/18 SB 108 Requires the Department of Health Services to Develop a Portal to Facilitate Sharing of Safety Plans for a Minor in Crisis Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
6/18 SB 106 Authorizes the Establishment of Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRFTs) for Individuals Under Age 21 Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
6/18 SB 111 Requires Counties That Approve Emergency Detention for a Minor to Transport the Minor to the Detention Facility Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
6/17 HB 612 Requires Counties and Cities to have Criminal History Record Checks for Applicants Offered a Position that Requires the Applicant to Work with Children in Any Capacity Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0)
6/16 S 51 Establishes a Vermont Unpaid Caregiver Tax Credit Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 0)
6/13 S 8391 Requires Prior Consent of a Deceased Individual's Heir to Use Their Voice in Media Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 0)
6/12 S 4544 Prohibits Harassment, Bullying, and Cyberbullying of Students on School Property Bill Passed - Senate (56 - 3)
6/12 S 4505 Requires Social Media Companies to Add a Label that Warns Users of Negative Mental Health Effects When Those Apps are Used Excessively Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 0)
6/11 HB 3 Establishes the School Bus Safety Act Bill Passed - House (90 - 0)
6/10 SB 100 Establishes the Constitutional Right to Marry Without Discrimination Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5)
6/09 HB 462 Authorizes Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse to File Lawsuits Beyond the Statute of Limitations Bill Passed - House (122 - 80)
6/08 SB 244 Amends the Organization of the Department of Energy and Natural Resources and the Department of Conservation Bill Passed - House (77 - 19)
6/06 A 744 Requires Additional Reporting for Alternative Living Arrangements for Children Bill Passed - Senate (53 - 0)
6/06 S 5242 Requires Collection of Certain Data Regarding Children in Alternative Living Arrangements Bill Passed - Senate (53 - 0)
6/03 SB 1542 Prohibits Handcuffing Children 14 and Younger Bill Passed - House (99 - 49)
6/02 A 4544 Expands Eligibility Requirements of State's Child Care Assistance Program to Include Full-Time Graduate and Post-Graduate Students Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
6/02 A 4544 Expands Eligibility Requirements of State's Child Care Assistance Program to Include Full-Time Graduate and Post-Graduate Students Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
6/02 AB 1267 Prohibits the Marriage of Minors Bill Passed - House (66 - 8)
6/02 AB 1267 Prohibits the Marriage of Minors Bill Passed - House (66 - 8)
6/02 AB 1064 Prohibits Individuals or Businesses from Providing "Companion Chatbots" Bill Passed - House (59 - 12)
5/31 SB 441 Classifies the Creation of Intimate Deep Fake Media That Involves a Minor as a Felony Conference Report Adopted - House (90 - 33)
5/31 SB 13 Establishes Sanctions Within All Public Schools to Regulate the Books Available to Students and Ban Books that are Deemed Inappropriate Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 8)
5/31 SB 12 Authorizes Parents the Right to Prohibit Topics Regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Being Taught to Their Children Conference Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 11)
5/31 SB 13 Establishes Sanctions Within All Public Schools to Regulate the Books Available to Students and Ban Books that are Deemed Inappropriate Conference Report Adopted - House (81 - 48)
5/31 SB 12 Authorizes Parents the Right to Prohibit Topics Regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Being Taught to Their Children Conference Report Adopted - House (77 - 40)
5/30 LB 298 Increases Legislative Supervision Over Divisions Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 2)
5/29 AB 65 Requires Schools and Colleges to Pay Teachers During Maternity Leave Bill Passed - House (62 - 0)
5/28 HB 581 Requires Age Verification for Websites That Contain Artificially Created Sexual Material Concurrence Vote Passed - House (133 - 1)
5/28 HB 1106 Specifies that Abuse Does Not Include the Refusal by a Parent or Guardian to Affirm a Child's Preferred Gender Identity, Name, or Sexual Orientation Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 11)
5/28 SB 1519 Prohibits Public School Students From Being Subject to Municipal Fines, Fees, Tickets, or Citations as a Form of School-Based Discipline Bill Passed - House (69 - 44)
5/28 LB 504 Establishes the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 7)
5/28 SB 590 Expands Eligibility for Benefits Under the State's Paid Family Leave Program Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
5/27 SB 95 Establishes a Tax Credit Program that Rewards Companies that Invest in Child Care Programs for Their Workers Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 3)
5/27 HB 7213 Authorizes Minors Access to Contraception Without Parental Consent Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 5)
5/22 SB 183 Limits the Number of Children that Can be Assigned to Child Welfare Caseworkers Bill Passed - House (33 - 9)
5/21 AB 245 Prohibits Individuals 21 and Under from Owning Semi-Automatic Weapons Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 8)
5/21 LB 298 Increases Legislative Supervision Over Divisions Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 3)
5/20 SB 257 Expands the Statute of Limitations for Civil Action Against Criminal Sexual Conduct Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
5/20 SB 260 Specifies that Public Universities, Colleges, and School Districts May be Held Liable for Criminal Sexual Conduct of an Employee or Agent Committed During the Course of Employment or Service Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
5/20 SB 258 Expands the Statute of Limitations for Civil Actions against Criminal Sexual Conduct Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
5/20 SB 259 Exempts Claims for Damages Resulting from Criminal Sexual Conduct from the Statute of Limitations on Claims Made Against the State Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
5/20 SB 261 Exempts Claims for Damages Resulting from Criminal Sexual Conduct from the Statute of Limitations on Claims Made Against the State of Michigan Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
5/19 AB 48 Requires Schools to Investigate Race-Based Bullying Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
5/17 SB 95 Establishes a Tax Credit Program that Rewards Companies that Invest in Child Care Programs for Their Workers Bill Passed - House (27 - 12)
5/16 SB 96 Establishes a New Grant Program for Child Care and Expands the Number of Families Eligible for Child Care Assistance from the State. Bill Passed - House (35 - 4)
5/15 HB 1003 Increases Age of Consent From 16 to 18 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 21)
5/15 SB 462 Requires Any Waiting List for Child Care Services to Give Priority to Children of Child Care Workers Bill Passed - House (124 - 18)
5/15 AB 752 Requires Daycare Centers to be Considered a Residential Use of Property When Colocated with Multifamily Housing Bill Passed - House (72 - 1)
5/14 LB 140 Prohibits Student Cell Phone Use in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
5/14 SB 315 Requires the Department of Education to Review Make Recommendations and Develop Best Practices for Dealing with Student Absences Bill Passed - House (49 - 3)
5/14 HF 889 Establishes Paid Parental Leave for State Employees in Iowa Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 1)
5/14 SB 1016 Requires the Department of Human Services to Procure and Distribute an Inventory of Appropriate Carriers for Transporting the Belongings of Foster Children Bill Passed - House (50 - 1)
5/14 HB 6857 Requires Social Media Platforms to Implement Protections for Minors Bill Passed - House (121 - 26)
5/14 HB 1106 Specifies that Abuse Does Not Include the Refusal by a Parent or Guardian to Affirm a Child's Preferred Gender Identity, Name, or Sexual Orientation Bill Passed - House (85 - 59)
5/14 SB 158 Prohibits Cell-Phone Use by Students During the School Day Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2)
5/13 A 2123 Authorizes Additional Credits for the Children and Siblings of Deceased Sanitation Workers Related to the 9/11 Terror Attacks Bill Passed - Senate (57 - 0)
5/13 SB 6 Requires Municipal Camps to be Licensed by the State Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 12)
5/13 S 771 Requires Each Public School to have a Policy Regarding the Use of Personal Electronic Devices on School Grounds and During School-Sponsored Activities Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
5/12 SB 867 Expands the Department of Education's Authority to Investigate Cases of Abuse and Sexual Conduct Bill Passed - House (35 - 15)
5/09 HB 353 Establishes Criminal Penalty for Trespassing Near Schools or Day-Care Centers Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 2)
5/08 S 29 Amends Laws on Sexual Exploitation of Minors Conference Report Adopted - Senate (45 - 0)
5/08 S 387 Requires the Installation of Universal Changing Stations in All Newly Constructed, Reconstructed or Remodeled Public Buildings (Senate Version) Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
5/07 HB 2112 Requires Commercial Pornography Websites to Verify a User's Age Before Granting Access Concurrence Vote Passed - House (35 - 23)
5/07 SB 442 Amends Child Abuse and Neglect Statutes to Exempt Conduct Described as Raising a Child "Consistent with the Juvenile's Biological Sex" and Prohibits Adoptive Parents from Being Screened Based on Whether They Would Deny Their Child Gender-Affirming Care Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 13)
5/07 HB 166 Prohibits Students from Using Cell Phones During Classes Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2)
5/06 HB 8 Increases Regulations on Tobacco and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 43)
5/06 SB 25-288 Defines AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Materials to be Included in State Child Pornography Laws Bill Passed - House (43 - 22)
5/06 HB 8 Increases Regulations on Tobacco and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5)
5/06 HB 2112 Requires Commercial Pornography Websites to Verify a User's Age Before Granting Access Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 10)
5/06 S 51 Establishes a Vermont Unpaid Caregiver Tax Credit Bill Passed - House (142 - 2)
5/06 HB 3120 Defines Certain Duties of the Owner or Operator of a Residential Child Detention Facility Bill Passed - House (143 - 2)
5/05 SB 96 Establishes a New Grant Program for Child Care and Expands the Number of Families Eligible for Child Care Assistance from the State. Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 1)
5/02 SB 412 Rescinds Exemptions for Educational, Medical, Psychological, and Psychiatric Professionals Who Commit Offenses Related to Material or Conduct that is Obscene or Harmful to Children Bill Passed - House (92 - 39)
5/01 SB 2354 Requires All Public and Private Schools to Follow the Statewide Student Cellphone Ban Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 17)
5/01 SB 140 Requires the Alabama Department of Public Health to Enforce the Coach Safely Act Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 0)
5/01 HB 7213 Authorizes Minors Access to Contraception Without Parental Consent Bill Passed - House (117 - 27)
4/30 SB 1300 Extends and Expands Free School Meal Coverage Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 1)
4/30 HB 692 Extends and Expands the Preschool Open Doors Program's Eligibility Criteria Concurrence Vote Passed - House (49 - 1)
4/30 LD 535 Authorizes a Court to Impose a Sentence that Includes Commitment Beyond 21 Years of Age for a Juvenile Adjudicated of Murder or a Class A Felony Crime "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (111 - 29)
4/30 HB 186 Prohibits Social Media Use by Minors Bill Passed - House (116 - 25)
4/30 HB 353 Establishes Criminal Penalty for Trespassing Near Schools or Day-Care Centers Bill Passed - House (124 - 10)
4/29 HB 737 Amends State Foster Care System Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 1)
4/29 SB 2354 Requires All Public and Private Schools to Follow the Statewide Student Cellphone Ban Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (45 - 2)
4/29 HB 499 Requires Social Media Platforms to have a Warning Label Concerning the Association Between a Minor's Social Media Usage and Significant Mental Health Issues Bill Passed - House (98 - 46)

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