BILL · 1995–96 SESSION
SB 6246: Child abuse/neglect accusatn
Penalizing false accusations of child abuse or neglect.
Summary
- Civil and criminal penalties are established for intentionally making a false allegation of child abuse or neglect during the course of proceedings relating to a parenting plan or child custody.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6246), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
- IntroducedJan 9, 1996
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Adam Smith (D-33)
- Introduced
- January 9, 1996 in the Senate
- Last action
- February 21, 1996
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Adam Smith (D-33)
4 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
SB 6246 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- SB 6246 (2023–24) Firearm info./mental health
- SB 6246 (2019–20) State employee bargaining
- SB 6246 (2017–18) School district bonds, 55%
- SB 6246 (2015–16) Operating sup budget 2016
- SB 6246 (2013–14) Washington's shoreline
- SB 6246 (2011–12) Categorical school programs
- SB 6246 (2009–10) Asbestos-related liabilities