Child fatality information.
Summary
Provides that the department of child services (department) shall disclose to the public certain information regarding child fatalities or near fatalities. Provides that, upon request, the department may provide additional information regarding cases of child fatalities or near fatalities subject to certain requirements. Makes technical and conforming changes.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 6, 2026
Last action Jan 27, 2026
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Introduced House Bill (H)
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House Bill (S)
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MINOR
The bill was amended from its introduced version to reflect its passage by the House, updating the title to 'HB 1264' and adding a new date entry for January 14, 2026, indicating the bill was amended and reported to pass. The digest was updated with a new version number and timestamp, and the bill number was changed from 'Introduced House Bill' to 'House Bill'. These changes formalize the bill's progression in the legislative process.
Scope change
The scope and applicability of the bill remain unchanged; the modifications are procedural and reflect the bill's status in the legislative process.
TECHNICAL
Updated the bill title from 'Introduced House Bill' to 'House Bill' to reflect its passage.
Added a new date entry for January 14, 2026, indicating the bill was amended and reported to pass.
Updated the digest version number and timestamp to reflect the latest amendments.
Floor votes · House Jan 22, 2026
How they voted
91–0
Passed · 8 other
Total votes 99
Jan 22, 2026
D
Democratic29
96% Yea
I
Independent1
100% Yea
R
Republican69
89% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 77: yeas 92, nays 0
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
lower
2 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ryan Lauer
RRepublican
P
Tyler Johnson
RRepublican
Co
Carolyn Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Dale DeVon
RRepublican
Co
Julie McGuire
RRepublican
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