02/24/2026 Senate Committee on Children and Families

Children and Families · February 24, 2026

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Meeting opening and scheduling

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Chair opened the committee, noted this was the last meeting before crossover and previewed the agenda: SB 540 (substitute available), hearing on SB 495, and SR 771. Also invited Senator Mallow to give an opening prayer.

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A state Senate Children and Families committee met to consider three items: Senate Bill 540 (AI chatbot protections for minors), a hearing on Senate Bill 495 (age‑appropriate design code), and Senate Resolution 771 (study committee on adoption costs). Lawmakers heard testimony, amended and passed SB 540, held a hearing on SB 495, and passed SR 771.

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