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SB 5163 - 2025-26
Modernizing the child fatality statute.
Companion Bill: HB 1459
Bill Status-at-a-Glance
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
As of Wednesday, April 30, 2025 04:25 AM
Current Version:
Substitute - SSB 5163
Current Status:
C 123 L 25
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamberIn the Senate:In the House:
After Passage:Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law

Bill Status-at-a-Glance

As of Wednesday, April 30, 2025 04:25 AM
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
Current Version:
Substitute - SSB 5163
Current Status:
C 123 L 25
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamber
Senate:
House:
Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law
AfterPassage:
Bill History

2025 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE SENATE

Jan 7
Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 13
First reading, referred to Human Services. (View Original Bill)
Jan 22
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 29
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
And refer to Ways & Means.
Jan 30
Referred to Ways & Means.
Feb 17
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 27
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Human Services. (Majority Report)
Feb 28
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 11
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 12
1st substitute bill substituted (HS 25). (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 14
First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.
Mar 25
Public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 28
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 8:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
ELHS - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Apr 1
Referred to Appropriations.
Apr 5
Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Apr 7
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
APP - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Apr 8
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Apr 10
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 85; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 3. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Apr 15
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 16
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 17
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Apr 22
Governor signed.
Chapter 123, 2025 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/27/2025.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
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