HB 68 (2021): relative to the definition of child abuse.
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HB 68 (2021)
relative to the definition of child abuse.
- Status: Died when the session ended
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Subject: Children
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar.
Sponsors
- Rep. Dave Testerman (R - Merr 2) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2021, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law
- February 18, 2021, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law
The Docket
- January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Children and Family Law
- February 3, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/03/2021 01:15 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/96640856922 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
- February 18, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/18/2021 01:15 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/95160795068 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
- February 23, 2021: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 15-0; CC)
- April 7, 2021: Removed from Consent (Rep. Testerman) 04/07/2021
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 163 (2019): relative to the definition of child abuse.
- HB 417-FN (2023): relative to the definition of child abuse.
- HB 1341 (2018): relative to the definition of child abuse.
- HB 1651-FN (2022): adding sexual reassignment to the definition of child abuse.