HB 1198 (2014): relative to the procedure for filing a child in need of services (CHINS) petition and relative to the definition of sexual abuse under the child protection act.

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HB 1198 (2014)

relative to the procedure for filing a child in need of services (CHINS) petition and relative to the definition of sexual abuse under the child protection act.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 271

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0023h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2014 the House voted to adopt it on a voice vote. On February 19, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 8, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 28, 2014, making it Chapter 271 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2014, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 11, 2014, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 29, 2014, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • February 19, 2014, House: Adopt Amendment #0023h (NT) — voice vote, passed
  • February 19, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0023h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • January 28, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/28/2014 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 11, 2014: Executive Session: 2/11/2014 1:00 PM LOB 206
  • February 14, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0023h for Feb 19 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • February 14, 2014: Proposed Committee Amendment #2014-0023h (New Title)
  • February 19, 2014: Adopt Amendment #0023h (NT) MA VV
  • February 19, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0023h(NT) MA VV
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 29, 2014: Hearing: 4/29/14, Room 100, SH, 9:30 a.m.; SC15
  • April 30, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/8/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC17
  • May 8, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 5/15/2014)
  • May 22, 2014: Enrolled
  • July 28, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 7/28/2014; Chapter 0271; Effective Date 7/28/2014

Laws It Would Change

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