Bills › 91st General Assembly

Relating to students who are pregnant or who recently gave birth who attend state institutions of higher education governed by the board of regents and community colleges

Sponsored by Sen. Jeff Taylor (R)

Topics:K–12 educationHigher educationReproductive rights

Same legislation: HF 103, SF 288

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2025
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 27, 2025
  3. Done: Senate committeeFebruary 12, 2025
  4. Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 288
  5. Next: House committee
  6. Next: Passes the House
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became SF 288 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 288 What’s a funnel?

What changed before it passed The bill as introduced compared with the version both chambers passed.

Amendments · 4

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

  • S-3126 · filed April 23, 2025 by
    AI summary This amendment defines a student as a biological female. It also changes the rules for accommodations to ensure that extra time for exams, degree completion, and leaves of absence are consistent with school policies and mutually agreed upon by the student and the institution.
    Never voted on
  • H-1251 · filed April 17, 2025 by
    AI summary This amendment expands the bill to include protections and accommodations for students dealing with long-term physical or mental illnesses or the death of an immediate family member. It changes the focus of the bill from student parents to reasonable accommodations for students who are pregnant, have recently given birth, or are ill.
    Ruled not germane
    April 22, 2025
  • H-1238 · filed April 16, 2025 by
    Page 1, line 3, after “section” by inserting “, unless the context otherwise requires” (6 changes)
    Adopted
    April 22, 2025
  • S-3031 · filed March 19, 2025 by Sen. Jeff Taylor (R)
    Page 2, line 10, by striking “a.” (7 changes)
    Adopted
    March 19, 2025