HB 1651-FN (2022): adding sexual reassignment to the definition of child abuse.

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HB 1651-FN (2022)

adding sexual reassignment to the definition of child abuse.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Children

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 15, 2022. The committee met in executive session on February 15, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 8–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 10, 2022 the House adopted “Lay HB1651 on Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Debra DeSimone.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 15, 2022, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
  • February 15, 2022, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208

Votes

  • March 10, 2022, House: Lay HB1651 on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • February 15, 2022: Public Hearing: 02/15/2022 01:15 am LOB 206-208
  • February 15, 2022: Executive Session: 02/15/2022 01:15 am LOB 206-208
  • February 22, 2022: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 8-0; CC)
  • March 10, 2022: Lay HB1651 on Table (Rep. DeSimone): MA VV 03/10/2022
  • March 21, 2022: Removed from Consent (Rep. Testerman) 03/10/2022

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