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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 26, 2022 IA HF 2198 Amends Minimum Age Requirements for Childcare Center Staff Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 42)
April 25, 2022 AZ HB 2696 Expands Prohibition on Human Smuggling Bill Passed - House (37 - 20)
April 25, 2022 TN SB 2219 Authorizes Smoking Bans Bill Passed - House (56 - 33)
April 22, 2022 CT SB 2 Expands Preschool, Mental, and Behavioral Services for Children Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1)
April 20, 2022 AZ HB 2696 Expands Prohibition on Human Smuggling Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
April 18, 2022 CO HB 22-1295 Establishes a Free Universal Pre-K Childcare Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (44 - 17)
April 18, 2022 IA HF 2198 Amends Minimum Age Requirements for Childcare Center Staff Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 18)
April 18, 2022 AZ SB 1211 Requires Increased Transparency from Public Schools Bill Failed - House (28 - 30)
April 14, 2022 CO HB 22-1295 Establishes a Free Universal Pre-K Childcare Program Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
April 14, 2022 KY HB 344 Establishes that Minors Under 16 Can Receive a Hunting License Without Parental Approval Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 7)
April 11, 2022 AK HB 53 Expands School Accommodations for Military Children Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 0)
April 8, 2022 IL HB 1571 Establishes the Off-Hours Child Care Act Bill Passed - Senate (56 - 0)
April 8, 2022 MD SB 420 Requires the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to Release Information of Working Minors Bill Passed - House (102 - 35)
April 7, 2022 AL HB 123 Requires Mental Health Service Coordinators in Schools Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 0)
April 7, 2022 AL HB 434 Authorizes Video Depositions for Individuals Involved in Human Trafficking Cases Regardless of Age Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 0)
April 7, 2022 AL SB 184 Establishes that Providing Gender Affirming Therapy to Children is a Felony Bill Passed - House (66 - 28)
April 7, 2022 LA HB 274 Requires High Schools to Instruct That Adoption Preferable to Abortion Bill Passed - House (58 - 23)
April 6, 2022 AL HB 54 Amends Criteria for Termination of Alimony Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
April 4, 2022 AK SB 80 Expands Requirements as to K-12 Mental Health Education Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 1)
April 1, 2022 GA HB 1178 Establishes Parents' Bill of Rights Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 22)
March 31, 2022 SC S 11 Authorizes Paid Parental Leave for State Employees Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 0)
March 31, 2022 ME LD 1652 Establishes Early Childhood Educators Workforce Support Programs Bill Passed - House (130 - 0)
March 30, 2022 GA SB 226 Requires Schools to Adopt Policies Regarding Material "Harmful to Minors" Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 21)
March 28, 2022 SD HB 1223 Authorizes Prenatal Care to Minors Without Parental Consent Veto Override Failed - House (23 - 47)
March 28, 2022 LA HB 450 Authorizes Access to Original Birth Certificates For Adoptees Over 24 Bill Passed - House (76 - 21)
March 28, 2022 LA HB 568 Specifies Adoption Regulations Bill Passed - House (64 - 36)
March 25, 2022 GA SB 226 Requires Schools to Adopt Policies Regarding Material "Harmful to Minors" (97 - 61)
March 24, 2022 AZ SB 1138 Prohibits Irreversible Gender Reassignment Surgery for Minors Bill Passed - House (31 - 26)
March 22, 2022 KS SB 484 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12)
March 21, 2022 KY HB 252 Authorizes 18-19 Year Olds to Sell Alcohol Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10)
March 16, 2022 AK HB 62 Repeals Child Marriage Laws Bill Passed - House (27 - 13)
March 16, 2022 AK HB 62 Repeals Child Marriage Laws Bill Passed - House (27 - 13)
March 15, 2022 NH HB 1431 Establishes Parental Bill of Rights "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (181 - 157)
March 14, 2022 AZ SB 1211 Requires Increased Transparency from Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
March 12, 2022 VA SB 348 Amends Child and Spousal Support Orders Conference Report Adopted - House (73 - 19)
March 12, 2022 WV SB 463 Specifies Procedures for Determining Child Custody Concurrence Vote Passed - House (82 - 14)
March 12, 2022 WV SB 463 Specifies Procedures for Determining Child Custody Concurrence Vote Passed - House (82 - 14)
March 12, 2022 WV SB 463 Specifies Procedures for Determining Child Custody Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 8)
March 12, 2022 WV SB 463 Specifies Procedures for Determining Child Custody Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 8)
March 9, 2022 FL SB 1796 Establishes New Laws Governing Alimony Bill Passed - House (74 - 42)
March 9, 2022 OK SB 615 Requires Transgender Students to Use Restroom of Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 7)
March 8, 2022 WI AB 963 Specifies Rights of Parents Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 12)
March 8, 2022 FL HB 1557 Limits Classroom Discussions of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 17)
March 7, 2022 ID H 666 Repeals Affirmative Defense for Persons Charged with "Disseminating Material Harmful to Minors" Bill Passed - House (51 - 14)
March 4, 2022 OR SB 1547 Establishes New Background Check and Transportation Regulations for Childcare Programs Bill Passed - House (47 - 10)
March 4, 2022 GA HB 1178 Establishes Parents' Bill of Rights (98 - 68)
March 4, 2022 FL SB 1796 Establishes New Laws Governing Alimony Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16)
March 3, 2022 UT SB 428 Requires Schools to Adopt Anti-Bullying and Anti-Discrimination Policies Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 10)
March 2, 2022 SD HB 1223 Authorizes Prenatal Care to Minors Without Parental Consent Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
March 1, 2022 UT SB 428 Requires Schools to Adopt Anti-Bullying and Anti-Discrimination Policies Bill Passed - House (65 - 9)
March 1, 2022 KY HB 252 Authorizes 18-19 Year Olds to Sell Alcohol (62 - 34)
March 1, 2022 WV HB 4071 Prohibits School Mask Mandates Bill Passed - House (80 - 16)
Feb. 25, 2022 IL SB 3120 Establishes Family Bereavement Leave Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 11)
Feb. 24, 2022 FL HB 1557 Limits Classroom Discussions of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Bill Passed - House (69 - 47)
Feb. 24, 2022 AZ SB 1138 Prohibits Irreversible Gender Reassignment Surgery for Minors Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 12)
Feb. 23, 2022 AL SB 184 Establishes that Providing Gender Affirming Therapy to Children is a Felony Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 6)
Feb. 23, 2022 SD HB 1223 Authorizes Prenatal Care to Minors Without Parental Consent Bill Passed - House (37 - 33)
Feb. 22, 2022 UT HB 21 Requires Certain Water Quality Testing in Schools and Child Care Centers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (39 - 28)
Feb. 22, 2022 WI AB 963 Specifies Rights of Parents Bill Passed - House (60 - 34)
Feb. 21, 2022 VA HB 283 Establishes Human Trafficking Training For Law Enforcement Personnel Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
Feb. 17, 2022 KY HB 344 Establishes that Minors Under 16 Can Receive a Hunting License Without Parental Approval Bill Passed - House (78 - 13)
Feb. 16, 2022 NM HB 46 Establishes the Family Representation and Advocacy Act Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 2)
Feb. 15, 2022 NM HB 135 Establishes Indian Family Protection Act Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
Feb. 15, 2022 NM HB 135 Establishes Indian Family Protection Act Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
Feb. 15, 2022 UT SB 161 Amends Juvenile Court Orders Related to Adoption Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
Feb. 14, 2022 NY S 7696 Prohibits Pesticide Use at Children's Camps Bill Passed - House (103 - 41)
Feb. 8, 2022 NM SB 43 Prohibits Life Without Parole for Children Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
Feb. 5, 2022 NM HB 135 Establishes Indian Family Protection Act (52 - 12)
Feb. 5, 2022 NM HB 135 Establishes Indian Family Protection Act (52 - 12)
Feb. 3, 2022 UT HB 18 Specifies Definition for Unlawful Distribution of Counterfeit Intimate Images Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 0)
Feb. 2, 2022 KY SB 8 Amends Child Welfare Reporting Policies Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 4)
Feb. 1, 2022 IN SB 17 Rescinds Legal Protections for Secondary Schools Against Disseminating Harmful Material to Minors Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15)
Jan. 26, 2022 SD SB 72 Prohibits School, Organizational, or Sports Hazing Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 16)
Jan. 25, 2022 IN HB 1122 Prohibits Sexually Oriented Businesses from Operating Near Child-Oriented Facilities Bill Passed - House (84 - 8)
Jan. 12, 2022 NY S 7696 Prohibits Pesticide Use at Children's Camps Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 17)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/26 HF 2198 Amends Minimum Age Requirements for Childcare Center Staff Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 42)
4/25 HB 2696 Expands Prohibition on Human Smuggling Bill Passed - House (37 - 20)
4/25 SB 2219 Authorizes Smoking Bans Bill Passed - House (56 - 33)
4/22 SB 2 Expands Preschool, Mental, and Behavioral Services for Children Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1)
4/20 HB 2696 Expands Prohibition on Human Smuggling Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
4/18 HB 22-1295 Establishes a Free Universal Pre-K Childcare Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (44 - 17)
4/18 HF 2198 Amends Minimum Age Requirements for Childcare Center Staff Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 18)
4/18 SB 1211 Requires Increased Transparency from Public Schools Bill Failed - House (28 - 30)
4/14 HB 22-1295 Establishes a Free Universal Pre-K Childcare Program Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
4/14 HB 344 Establishes that Minors Under 16 Can Receive a Hunting License Without Parental Approval Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 7)
4/11 HB 53 Expands School Accommodations for Military Children Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 0)
4/08 HB 1571 Establishes the Off-Hours Child Care Act Bill Passed - Senate (56 - 0)
4/08 SB 420 Requires the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to Release Information of Working Minors Bill Passed - House (102 - 35)
4/07 HB 123 Requires Mental Health Service Coordinators in Schools Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 0)
4/07 HB 434 Authorizes Video Depositions for Individuals Involved in Human Trafficking Cases Regardless of Age Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 0)
4/07 SB 184 Establishes that Providing Gender Affirming Therapy to Children is a Felony Bill Passed - House (66 - 28)
4/07 HB 274 Requires High Schools to Instruct That Adoption Preferable to Abortion Bill Passed - House (58 - 23)
4/06 HB 54 Amends Criteria for Termination of Alimony Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
4/04 SB 80 Expands Requirements as to K-12 Mental Health Education Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 1)
4/01 HB 1178 Establishes Parents' Bill of Rights Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 22)
3/31 S 11 Authorizes Paid Parental Leave for State Employees Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 0)
3/31 LD 1652 Establishes Early Childhood Educators Workforce Support Programs Bill Passed - House (130 - 0)
3/30 SB 226 Requires Schools to Adopt Policies Regarding Material "Harmful to Minors" Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 21)
3/28 HB 1223 Authorizes Prenatal Care to Minors Without Parental Consent Veto Override Failed - House (23 - 47)
3/28 HB 450 Authorizes Access to Original Birth Certificates For Adoptees Over 24 Bill Passed - House (76 - 21)
3/28 HB 568 Specifies Adoption Regulations Bill Passed - House (64 - 36)
3/25 SB 226 Requires Schools to Adopt Policies Regarding Material "Harmful to Minors" (97 - 61)
3/24 SB 1138 Prohibits Irreversible Gender Reassignment Surgery for Minors Bill Passed - House (31 - 26)
3/22 SB 484 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12)
3/21 HB 252 Authorizes 18-19 Year Olds to Sell Alcohol Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10)
3/16 HB 62 Repeals Child Marriage Laws Bill Passed - House (27 - 13)
3/16 HB 62 Repeals Child Marriage Laws Bill Passed - House (27 - 13)
3/15 HB 1431 Establishes Parental Bill of Rights "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (181 - 157)
3/14 SB 1211 Requires Increased Transparency from Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
3/12 SB 348 Amends Child and Spousal Support Orders Conference Report Adopted - House (73 - 19)
3/12 SB 463 Specifies Procedures for Determining Child Custody Concurrence Vote Passed - House (82 - 14)
3/12 SB 463 Specifies Procedures for Determining Child Custody Concurrence Vote Passed - House (82 - 14)
3/12 SB 463 Specifies Procedures for Determining Child Custody Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 8)
3/12 SB 463 Specifies Procedures for Determining Child Custody Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 8)
3/09 SB 1796 Establishes New Laws Governing Alimony Bill Passed - House (74 - 42)
3/09 SB 615 Requires Transgender Students to Use Restroom of Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 7)
3/08 AB 963 Specifies Rights of Parents Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 12)
3/08 HB 1557 Limits Classroom Discussions of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 17)
3/07 H 666 Repeals Affirmative Defense for Persons Charged with "Disseminating Material Harmful to Minors" Bill Passed - House (51 - 14)
3/04 SB 1547 Establishes New Background Check and Transportation Regulations for Childcare Programs Bill Passed - House (47 - 10)
3/04 HB 1178 Establishes Parents' Bill of Rights (98 - 68)
3/04 SB 1796 Establishes New Laws Governing Alimony Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16)
3/03 SB 428 Requires Schools to Adopt Anti-Bullying and Anti-Discrimination Policies Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 10)
3/02 HB 1223 Authorizes Prenatal Care to Minors Without Parental Consent Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
3/01 SB 428 Requires Schools to Adopt Anti-Bullying and Anti-Discrimination Policies Bill Passed - House (65 - 9)
3/01 HB 252 Authorizes 18-19 Year Olds to Sell Alcohol (62 - 34)
3/01 HB 4071 Prohibits School Mask Mandates Bill Passed - House (80 - 16)
2/25 SB 3120 Establishes Family Bereavement Leave Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 11)
2/24 HB 1557 Limits Classroom Discussions of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Bill Passed - House (69 - 47)
2/24 SB 1138 Prohibits Irreversible Gender Reassignment Surgery for Minors Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 12)
2/23 SB 184 Establishes that Providing Gender Affirming Therapy to Children is a Felony Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 6)
2/23 HB 1223 Authorizes Prenatal Care to Minors Without Parental Consent Bill Passed - House (37 - 33)
2/22 HB 21 Requires Certain Water Quality Testing in Schools and Child Care Centers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (39 - 28)
2/22 AB 963 Specifies Rights of Parents Bill Passed - House (60 - 34)
2/21 HB 283 Establishes Human Trafficking Training For Law Enforcement Personnel Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
2/17 HB 344 Establishes that Minors Under 16 Can Receive a Hunting License Without Parental Approval Bill Passed - House (78 - 13)
2/16 HB 46 Establishes the Family Representation and Advocacy Act Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 2)
2/15 HB 135 Establishes Indian Family Protection Act Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
2/15 HB 135 Establishes Indian Family Protection Act Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
2/15 SB 161 Amends Juvenile Court Orders Related to Adoption Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
2/14 S 7696 Prohibits Pesticide Use at Children's Camps Bill Passed - House (103 - 41)
2/08 SB 43 Prohibits Life Without Parole for Children Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
2/05 HB 135 Establishes Indian Family Protection Act (52 - 12)
2/05 HB 135 Establishes Indian Family Protection Act (52 - 12)
2/03 HB 18 Specifies Definition for Unlawful Distribution of Counterfeit Intimate Images Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 0)
2/02 SB 8 Amends Child Welfare Reporting Policies Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 4)
2/01 SB 17 Rescinds Legal Protections for Secondary Schools Against Disseminating Harmful Material to Minors Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15)
1/26 SB 72 Prohibits School, Organizational, or Sports Hazing Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 16)
1/25 HB 1122 Prohibits Sexually Oriented Businesses from Operating Near Child-Oriented Facilities Bill Passed - House (84 - 8)
1/12 S 7696 Prohibits Pesticide Use at Children's Camps Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 17)
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