BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

HB 2511: Imminent physical harm/child

Providing a definition for imminent physical harm in the context of child welfare.

Summary

Defines the term "imminent physical harm," which is used as the standard used by courts, law enforcement, and hospitals to determine whether to remove a child or keep the child out of the care of a parent due to child abuse or neglect, to mean that there exists a substantial risk of serious harm to the child's safety or well-being.
Specifies that the substantial risk of serious harm in these circumstances may arise from conditions in the home, the caregiving environment, or caregiver conduct or omission, and provides a description of certain conduct that would constitute "imminent physical harm."

From the House Bill Analysis 2026 (HB 2511), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to providing a definition for imminent physical harm in the context of child welfare;

1 other recorded vote (amendments, procedural motions)

February 16, 2026

Version voted on: HB 2511

40 Yea 56 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	1	56	0	2
Republican	39	0	0	0

How each member voted

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2511 (2019–20) Domestic worker protections · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2511 (2017–18) PERS/TRS 1 benefit increase · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2511 (2015–16) Child care center licensing · Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 2016
HB 2511 (2013–14) Medical marijuana permits · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2511 (2011–12) Real property judgment lien · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2511 (2009–10) Motorcycle profiling · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2511 (2007–08) Pet dealers · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2511 (2005–06) Campaign contributions · Did not pass · died in committee