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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6345

SB 6345: Child custody and placement

Prohibiting denial of custody, placement, or visitation of a child based on the person's beliefs concerning the criminal activity of the child's parent.

Summary

  • Placement of a child with relatives may not be denied solely upon the relative's belief or disbelief concerning alleged criminal acts, or criminal convictions, of the child's parent. In addition, the court may not deny visitation rights to a person solely based upon that person's belief or disbelief concerning alleged criminal acts, or criminal convictions, of the child's parent.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6345), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 27, 1992
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 17, 1992
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Pam Roach (R-31)
Introduced
January 27, 1992 in the Senate
Last action
March 12, 1992
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6345, SSB 6345

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Pam Roach (R-31)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bob Oke R-26

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 17, 1992
Version voted on: SSB 6345
29 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat51900
Republican24100
How each member voted
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History

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SB 6345 in other sessions

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