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House Bill 4438

	Legislative Session: 2026(RS)
LAST ACTION:	H To House Education 01/16/26
SUMMARY:	Relating to Sexual Abuse Prevention Screening, Hiring and Dismissal Requirements
LEAD SPONSOR:	Bell
SPONSORS:	Howell, G., Willis, Sheedy, Stephens
BILL TEXT: Bill Definitions	Introduced Version - html \| pdf \| docx
CODE AFFECTED:	§18A–2B–1 (New Code) §18A–2B–2 (New Code) §18A–2B–3 (New Code) §18A–2B–4 (New Code)
SUBJECT(S):	Human Services

ACTIONS:

Chamber	Description	Date	Journal Page
H	To House Education	01/16/26
H	Introduced in House	01/16/26
H	To Education then Judiciary	01/16/26
H	Filed for introduction	01/16/26