HB 1683-FN (2018): relative to the definition of child abuse.
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HB 1683-FN (2018)
relative to the definition of child abuse.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Children
- Chapter law: 45
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 8, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 5, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 19, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 15, 2018, making it Chapter 45 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Linda Massimilla (D - Graf 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 3)
- Rep. Virginia Irwin (D - Sull 6)
- Rep. Timothy Smith (D - Hills 17)
- Rep. Skylar Boutin (R - Graf 2)
- Rep. Phyllis Katsakiores (R - Rock 6)
- Rep. Karen Ebel (D - Merr 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 6, 2018, 2:45 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- February 20, 2018, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- March 20, 2018, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
Votes
- March 6, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 5, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Children and Family Law
- February 6, 2018: Public Hearing: 02/06/2018 02:45 PM LOB 206
- February 20, 2018: Executive Session: 02/20/2018 11:00 AM LOB 206
- March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/06/2018 (Vote 13-0; CC)
- March 6, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/06/2018
- March 8, 2018: Introduced 03/08/2018 and Referred to Judiciary
- March 20, 2018: Hearing: 03/20/2018, Room 100, SH, 09:15 am
- April 5, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/05/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
- April 5, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/05/2018
- April 12, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 04/12/2018)
- April 19, 2018: Enrolled 04/19/2018
- May 15, 2018: Signed by Governor Sununu 05/15/2018; Chapter 45; Eff. 7/14/2018