2026 House Bill 5744

Introduced in the House

March 18, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Cynthia Neeley (D-70) and 17 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Amos O’Neal (D-94), Helena Scott (D-8), Julie Brixie (D-73), Jason Hoskins (D-18), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Jason Morgan (D-23), Veronica Paiz (D-10), Brenda Carter (D-53), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Kara Hope (D-74), Sharon MacDonell (D-56), Matt Longjohn (D-40), Noah Arbit (D-20), Kelly Breen (D-21), Phil Skaggs (D-80), Regina Weiss (D-5) and Matt Koleszar (D-22)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

May 14, 2026

Discharged from committee

Passed in the House 79 to 24 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Brian BeGole (R-71)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

May 19, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety