HB 417-FN (2023): relative to the definition of child abuse.

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HB 417-FN (2023)

relative to the definition of child abuse.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Children

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 2023. The committee met in executive session on March 15, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 22, 2023 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 7, 2023, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
  • March 15, 2023, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 305-307

Votes

  • March 22, 2023, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • March 7, 2023: Public Hearing: 03/07/2023 10:45 am LOB 206-208
  • March 15, 2023: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 03/15/2023 10:15 am LOB 305-307
  • March 15, 2023: Executive Session: 03/15/2023 10:15 am LOB 305-307
  • March 15, 2023: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/15/2023 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 22, 2023: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/22/2023

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