HB 1779-FN (2026): supporting the cultural background of children placed in foster care.
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HB 1779-FN (2026)
supporting the cultural background of children placed in foster care.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- 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 3, 2026, with 16 people signed in online: 14 in support, 1 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on February 10, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. A work session is scheduled for October 21, 2026. The committee is due to meet in executive session on October 21, 2026 to vote on its recommendation.
Sponsors
- Rep. Mary Georges (D - Hills 23) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Debra DeSimone (R - Rock 18)
- Rep. Alicia Gregg (D - Hills 7)
- Sen. Pat Long (D - SD20)
- Rep. Jay Markell (R - Rock 18)
- Rep. Mark Pearson (R - Rock 34)
- Rep. Peter Petrigno (D - Hills 43)
- Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 19)
- Rep. Jonah Wheeler (D - Hills 33)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2026, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, GP 230
- February 10, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, GP 230
- March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
- October 21, 2026, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, GP 230
- October 21, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, GP 230
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Children and Family Law
- February 3, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 02:00 pm GP 230
- February 10, 2026: Executive Session: 02/10/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- February 10, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/10/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/05/2026
- October 21, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/21/2026 09:30 am GP 230
- October 21, 2026: Executive Session: 10/21/2026 10:00 am GP 230