House Labor, Health & Social Services, February 16, 2026

Labor, Health & Social Services Committee · February 17, 2026

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Opening, quorum, rules of decorum

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Chairwoman Rodriguez Williams called the meeting to order, established a quorum (Mister Caldwell called roll), and reviewed rules of decorum and time limits for testimony for members of the committee and the public.

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Labor, Health & Social Services Committee heard testimony on two abortion-related bills: HB117 (creates a private civil cause of action for certain abortions alleged to involve coercion or lack of informed consent) and HB126 (Human Heartbeat Act). HB117 passed committee 8–1 after amendments; HB126 received initial presentation and public comment and was carried over for further testimony.

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