BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5610

SB 5610: Child abuse false accusatns

Penalizing false accusations of child abuse or neglect.

Summary

  • Sanctions and a criminal penalty are established for knowingly making a false accusation of child abuse or neglect during the course of proceedings relating to a parenting plan or child custody.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5610), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor
  1. IntroducedJan 30, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 9, 1995
  4. Passed HouseApr 7, 1995
  5. Vetoedstopped here
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Adam Smith (D-33)
Introduced
January 30, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
May 16, 1995

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Adam Smith (D-33)

5 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 9, 1995
Version voted on: ESB 5610
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22003
Republican23001
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 7, 1995
Version voted on: ESB 5610
91 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31401
Republican60001
How each member voted

Yea (91)

Excused (2)

Senate · Final Passage

April 19, 1995
Version voted on: ESB 5610
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23002
Republican23001
How each member voted

History

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SB 5610 in other sessions

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