HB26-1024
Raising Age of Voluntary Relinquishment of Child
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning raising the age of a child who may be voluntarily relinquished from seventy-two hours old to thirty days old or younger.
Bill Summary:
Under current law, a parent can voluntarily relinquish their child to a firefighter or hospital or community clinic emergency center staff member if the child is less than 72 hours old. The bill allows a parent to voluntarily relinquish their child if the child is 30 days old or younger.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
House
Health & Human Services
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Upcoming Schedule
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/26/2026 | FN1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment F). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1024, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 13-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2026 | L.003 | HOU Health & Human Services | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2026 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 02/10/2026 | House | House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 01/14/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services |