Exempting a parent’s or legal guardian’s inability to access appropriate behavioral or mental health treatment for their child from the definition of child abuse

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 12, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 12, 2026
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   Done: House committeeJanuary 29, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 26, 202690–0
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 19, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 6, 202647–0
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 6, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 6, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

Amendments · 2

1 adopted · 0 failed · 1 never voted on. Newest first.

• H-8299Strike everything · filed April 6, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill to state that a parent or guardian cannot be accused of child abuse if they are unable to provide necessary care for a child's diagnosed behavioral health condition solely because they cannot access appropriate treatment. It also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to update its policies and manuals to reflect this change.
  Never voted on
• S-5120Strike everything · filed March 19, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill to state that a parent or guardian cannot be accused of child abuse if they are unable to provide necessary care for a child's diagnosed behavioral health condition solely because they cannot access appropriate treatment. It also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to update its policies and manuals to reflect this rule.
  Adopted
  April 6, 2026