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PassedHB4749 · 2026 Regular Session · Updated March 13, 2026

Relating to adding requirements to the foster child bill of rights

Filed by Evan Worrell(R · District HD-023)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 4 legislators

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The purpose of this bill is to guarantee that foster children age 13 and older are notified of and supported in attending court hearings that affect them, with counsel present and an explanation of the outcome provided afterward.

Sponsors
Primary sponsor · House
Evan Worrell(R · District HD-023)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Laura Kimble(R · District HD-071)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Michael Hite(R · District HD-092)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Scot Heckert(R · District HD-013)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Michael Hornby(R · District HD-093)Official link pending verification
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  1. House Message received
    March 6, 2026 · Senate
  2. To Governor 3/6/2026
    March 6, 2026 · House
  3. To Governor 3/6/2026 - Senate Journal
    March 9, 2026 · Senate
  4. Approved by Governor 3/12/2026 - Senate Journal
    March 13, 2026 · Senate
  5. Approved by Governor 3/12/2026
    March 13, 2026 · House
  6. Approved by Governor 3/13/2026 - House Journal
    March 13, 2026 · House
Roll-call votes

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H · 92 yes · 0 no · 7 absent/NV
Passed
March 5, 2026 · House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 351)
S · 33 yes · 0 no · 1 absent/NV
Passed
March 3, 2026 · Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 314)
All roll calls
  • March 5, 2026 · H · House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 351) · 92-0
  • March 3, 2026 · S · Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 314) · 33-0
  • February 10, 2026 · H · Passed House (Roll No. 67) · 96-0
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