HB942
Child abuse and neglect; custody and visitation, possession or consumption of authorized substances.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Feb. 11, 2026
Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Chief Patron:
Nadarius Clark (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Passed House of Origin. Child abuse and neglect; custody and visitation; possession or consumption of authorized substances.
Provides that a child shall not be considered an abused or neglected child, and no person shall be denied custody or visitation of a child, based only on the fact that the child's parent or other person responsible for his care, or the person petitioning for custody or visitation of ... (More) the child, possessed or consumed legally authorized substances. The bill directs the Board of Social Services to amend its regulations, guidance documents, and other instructional materials to ensure that such regulations, documents, and materials comply with, and that investigations and family assessments are conducted by local departments of social services in accordance with, the provisions of the bill. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101866D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/26/2026 - House: Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
- 01/26/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 01/28/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 01/28/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 3-N)
- 02/03/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 02/04/2026 - House: Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (15-Y 7-N)
- 02/06/2026 - House: Read first time
- 02/09/2026 - House: Read second time
- 02/09/2026 - House: committee amendment agreed to
- 02/09/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
- 02/09/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB942)
- 02/10/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (62-Y 36-N 0-A) Close Floor Vote
- 02/11/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
- 02/11/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
