HB 942: Custody and visitation of a child; possession or consumption of authorized substances.

Official summary

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

Custody and visitation; possession or consumption of authorized substances. Provides that 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 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.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

“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. April 13, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 711 (effective 7/1/2026)
2. March 14, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3. March 14, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
4. March 13, 2026Signed by President
5. March 13, 2026Signed by Speaker
6. March 13, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB942)
7. March 13, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB942ER)
8. March 13, 2026Enrolled
9. March 6, 2026Senate substitute agreed to by House (62-Y 34-N 0-A)
10. March 4, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB942)
11. March 4, 2026Passed Senate with substitute (22-Y 17-N 0-A)
12. March 4, 2026Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

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