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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 13, 2024 | ID | H 515 | Amends Penalties for Lewd Conduct with a Minor | Bill Passed - House (57 - 11) |
| Feb. 13, 2024 | VA | HB 571 | Amends Educational Curriculum Parental Consent Standards Regarding Sexually Explicit Material | Bill Passed - House (55 - 40) |
| Feb. 9, 2024 | CO | HB 24-1017 | Establishes a Foster Care Bill of Rights | Bill Passed - House (43 - 19) |
| Feb. 8, 2024 | MO | HB 1488 | Establishes State Child Care Tax Credits for Families | Bill Passed - House (113 - 39) |
| Feb. 5, 2024 | IN | HB 1019 | Prohibits the Sale of Beverages on Private Property | Bill Passed - House (98 - 0) |
| Feb. 1, 2024 | FL | HB 49 | Establishes Employment Restrictions for Minors | Bill Passed - House (80 - 35) |
| Jan. 31, 2024 | WV | HB 4776 | Increases Student Discipline Policies for State Educators | Bill Passed - House (92 - 4) |
| Jan. 26, 2024 | UT | HB 257 | Requires Students Use the Same Restroom that Aligns with Their Sex at Birth | Conference Report Adopted - House (58 - 16) |
| Jan. 24, 2024 | FL | HB 1 | Prohibits Minors 16 and Under from Having Social Media Accounts | Bill Passed - House (106 - 13) |
| Jan. 24, 2024 | FL | HB 3 | Requires Age-Verification Restrictions on Pornographic Websites in the State | Bill Passed - House (119 - 0) |
| Jan. 23, 2024 | IN | HB 1001 | Expands Work-Based Learning Programs | Bill Passed - House (80 - 17) |
| Jan. 10, 2024 | OH | HB 68 | Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors | Veto Override Passed - House (65 - 28) |
| Jan. 10, 2024 | OH | HB 258 | Increases Penalties for Repeatedly Selling Tobacco Products to Minors | Bill Passed - House (83 - 8) |
| Jan. 8, 2024 | WA | HB 1455 | Prohibits Child Marriage in the State | Bill Passed - House (98 - 0) |
| Jan. 4, 2024 | NH | HB 368 | Authorizes Gender Affirming Care for Minors | "Ought to Pass" Report Not Adopted - House (186 - 188) |
| Jan. 4, 2024 | NH | HB 619 | Prohibits Gender Affirming Care Until a Minor Turns 18 | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (199 - 175) |