HB 2497

In Committee

House

Child welfare response

Addressing the rise in maltreatment-related child fatalities or near fatalities by supporting families that have received a child welfare response.

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Opposite Chamber

Governor

Signed

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How does a bill become law?

Introduced: The bill is filed and assigned a number.
Committee: A subject-matter committee holds hearings, takes public testimony, and decides whether to advance the bill.
Floor Vote: The full chamber (House or Senate) debates and votes on the bill.
Opposite Chamber: The bill repeats the committee and floor vote process in the other chamber.
Governor: The Governor reviews the bill and decides whether to sign or veto it.
Signed: The bill has been signed into law.

Introduced: January 14, 2026

Last Action: January 15, 2026

Status: H EL & Human Svc

Companion Bill: