HB 1203 (2020): expanding the definition of a neglected child to include cases involving sibling violence.

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HB 1203 (2020)

expanding the definition of a neglected child to include cases involving sibling violence.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Children

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 2020, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 3, 2020, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206

Votes

  • March 11, 2020, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • February 4, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/04/2020 10:30 am LOB 206
  • February 18, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/18/2020 01:00 pm LOB 206 (exec. session may follow public hearing schedule)
  • March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 03:00 pm LOB 206
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/11/2020 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • March 11, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2020

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court