SB 426 (2002): relative to the use of force by persons entrusted with the care of minors in child care settings.

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SB 426 (2002)

relative to the use of force by persons entrusted with the care of minors in child care settings.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2001-2002
House committee: Children and Family Law
Senate committee: Education
Subject: Children
Chapter law: 112

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2002 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 20, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 21, 2002 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 2002. The committee held a work session on March 27, 2002. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 14–1. On April 17, 2002 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2002, making it Chapter 112 of the session laws. It took effect on July 2, 2002.

Hearings and Sessions

February 13, 2002, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A
March 14, 2002, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
March 27, 2002, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB <Rep Gile>

Votes

February 20, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
April 17, 2002, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 31, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Education
February 13, 2002: Hearing; February 13, 2002, Room 105-A, SH, 1:30 p.m.; SC10
February 13, 2002: Hearing; February 13, 2002, Room 105-A, SH, 2:00 p.m.; SC10A
February 15, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [02/20/02]; SC12
February 20, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
February 21, 2002: Introduced and ref to Child and Fam Law; HJ25, p943
March 5, 2002: Copy to Chairman on Mar 5
March 14, 2002: Hearing Mar 14 1:00 RM206,LOB
March 27, 2002: Subcom Work Session Mar 27 10:00 RM206,LOB <Rep Gile>
April 9, 2002: Maj Report OTP for Apr 17 (vote 14-1;Reg)
April 9, 2002: Min Report ITL
April 17, 2002: Passed VV; HJ34, p1327-1328 + 1387
April 25, 2002: Enrolled
April 25, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1464
May 3, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/03/2002 Eff- 7/02/2002 Chap- 0112

Laws It Would Change

RSA 627:6