House gives first reading to Senate File 288 on pregnant and postpartum students at state institutions

The House of Representatives gave first reading to Senate File 288, a bill relating to students who are pregnant or recently gave birth at state institutions of higher education governed by the Board of Regents and community colleges. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Education.

The clerk read the bill title and description into the record and noted the bill’s procedural status at first reading. The clerk stated, "First reading the bill is not ready for commitment amendment in place and counter." No debate or amendment details were recorded on the floor during the reading.

Because the measure was only given its first reading and referred to committee, no floor vote was held and the committee will consider the bill’s text and any amendments at a later date. The transcript does not specify a committee hearing date or the bill’s sponsor.