SB 179 (2023): relative to eliminating the use of seclusion as a form of punishment or discipline on children in schools and treatment facilities.

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SB 179 (2023)

relative to eliminating the use of seclusion as a form of punishment or discipline on children in schools and treatment facilities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 75

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2023 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2023 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 03/09/2023, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2023-0642s), offered by Sen. Whitley, was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On March 9, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 16, 2023 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2023. The committee met in executive session on March 28, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2023 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2023, making it Chapter 75 of the session laws. It took effect on August 6, 2023.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2023, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • March 28, 2023, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
  • March 28, 2023, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208

Votes

  • March 9, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0642s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2023: Introduced 01/19/2023 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 7, 2023: Hearing: 02/07/2023, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm
  • February 22, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/22/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 22, 2023: Sen. Carson Moved to Remove SB 179 from the Consent Calendar; 02/22/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Special Order to 03/09/2023, Without Objection, MA; 02/22/2023
  • March 9, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/09/2023
  • March 9, 2023: Sen. Whitley Floor Amendment #2023-0642s , AA, VV; 03/09/2023
  • March 9, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0642s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/09/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • March 28, 2023: Public Hearing: 03/28/2023 10:15 am LOB 206-208
  • March 28, 2023: Executive Session: 03/28/2023 10:15 am LOB 206-208
  • March 28, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/28/2023 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/04/2023
  • May 18, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/18/2023)
  • May 31, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/18/2023
  • June 7, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 06/07/2023; Chapter 0075; Effective 08/06/2023

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court