Making children of child care workers in this state eligible for the state child care assistance program

Sponsored by the House Health and Human Services Committee

Topics:Families & human services Child care

Same legislation: HSB 500

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Done: IntroducedJanuary 12, 2026
Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 12, 2026
Done: House committeeFebruary 10, 2026
Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 23, 202686–3
Done: Senate committeeMarch 12, 2026
Done: Passes the SenateMarch 30, 202646–0
Done: To the GovernorApril 8, 2026
Done: Signed into lawApril 9, 2026

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Votes

Senate passage · March 30, 202646 yes · 0 no

26 needed to pass

House passage · February 23, 202686 yes · 3 no

51 needed to pass

Committee · February 10, 202621 yes · 0 no

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