HB 490 (2023): relative to modifying the definition of neglect.

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HB 490 (2023)

relative to modifying the definition of neglect.

  • 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 February 7, 2023. The committee voted 14–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2023 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2023, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208

Votes

  • February 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
  • February 7, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/07/2023 02:00 pm LOB 206-208
  • February 7, 2023: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate HB490 02/07/2023 (Vote 14-2; CC)
  • February 22, 2023: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/22/2023

Laws It Would Change

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