HB 1389: Adoption and foster care matters.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Prohibits a governmental entity from discriminating against a person in adoption and foster care matters based on the person's sincerely held religious belief, unless the discriminatory act as applied to the person is required to advance a compelling government interest and is the least restrictive means of advancing the interest. Specifies that a governmental entity may consider whether a person involved in adoption or foster care matters shares the same religion or faith tradition as a child or the child's parent when considering placement of a child. Allows a person to bring a cause of action against a governmental entity for discriminating against the person, or raise a violation as a claim or defense in a judicial proceeding, and allows for certain remedies. Provides that there is a two year statute of limitation for a discrimination claim.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 13

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. February 26, 2026Signed by the Governor
2. February 26, 2026Public Law 43
3. February 25, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
4. February 24, 2026Signed by the President Pro Tempore
5. February 23, 2026Signed by the Speaker
6. February 19, 2026House concurred with Senate amendments; Roll Call 300: yeas 84, nays 12
7. February 19, 2026Motion to concur filed
8. February 18, 2026Returned to the House with amendments
9. February 17, 2026Third reading: passed; Roll Call 194: yeas 44, nays 0
10. February 16, 2026Senator Donato added as third sponsor
11. February 16, 2026Second reading: ordered engrossed
12. February 16, 2026Senators Gaskill, Alexander added as cosponsors

Showing 12 most recent of 27 actions. Full history