SB 166 (2017): relative to termination of the parent-child relationship in cases of sexual assault.

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SB 166 (2017)

relative to termination of the parent-child relationship in cases of sexual assault.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2017-2018
House committee: Children and Family Law
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Children
Chapter law: 93

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2017 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2017. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 23, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 2017. The committee met in executive session on April 11, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-1008h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-1008h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 20, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On April 20, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 11, 2017 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2017, making it Chapter 93 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2018.

Hearings and Sessions

January 31, 2017, 9:40 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
March 21, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
April 11, 2017, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206

Votes

February 23, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
April 20, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1008h — voice vote, passed
May 11, 2017, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 19, 2017: Introduced 01/19/2017 and Referred to Judiciary
January 31, 2017: Hearing: 01/31/2017, Room 100, SH, 09:40 am
February 16, 2017: Introduced 02/16/2017 and referred to Children and Family Law
February 23, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/23/2017; Vote 5-0; CC
February 23, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/23/2017
March 21, 2017: Public Hearing: 03/21/2017 10:00 AM LOB 206
April 11, 2017: Executive Session: 04/11/2017 11:00 AM LOB 206
April 20, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-1008h for 04/20/2017 (Vote 12-0; CC)
April 20, 2017: Amendment #2017-1008h : AA VV 04/20/2017
April 20, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1008h: MA VV 04/20/2017
May 11, 2017: Sen. Carson Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/11/2017
May 18, 2017: Enrolled 05/18/2017
May 18, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 05/18/2017)
June 7, 2017: Signed by the Governor on 06/07/2017; Chapter 0093; Effective 01/01/2018

Laws It Would Change

RSA 170-C:5-a