S.2496

Allows a pregnant member or member that has given birth in the past six (6) months to appear remotely and permits any member that participates in a meeting remotely to vote at that meeting, provided that the meeting is held in person.

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Allows pregnant members or those who have given birth in the past six months to participate remotely in public body meetings and permits remote.

This bill allows pregnant members or those who have given birth in the past six months to participate remotely in public body meetings. It also permits any member participating remotely to vote at the meeting, provided the meeting is held in person. The bill aims to accommodate members who cannot attend meetings due to pregnancy-related circumstances.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

9 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

May 28

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 28

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 26

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)

Feb 6

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary