HB 1377 (2026): allowing parents to make alternative caregiver arrangements for their children without transferring guardianship.

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HB 1377 (2026)

allowing parents to make alternative caregiver arrangements for their children without transferring guardianship.

  • Status: Died when the session ended
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Children

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2026, with 8 people signed in online: 6 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 2, 2026 and March 3, 2026. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 9–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2026, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, GP 230
  • March 2, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, GP 230
  • March 3, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, GP 230

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • February 17, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 11:30 am GP 230
  • March 2, 2026: Executive Session: 03/02/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  • March 3, 2026: Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  • March 3, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC)
  • March 4, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass

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