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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

HB 1137: Child welfare records

Protecting child records.

Summary

  • The secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services is authorized to release information related to the abuse or neglect of children if it is not contrary to the best interests of the child, and with the following provisions: the alleged perpetrator is accused of a crime; or the investigation has been publically disclosed by law enforcement, a prosecuting attorney, other investigative agencies, or a…

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 1137), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 1997
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Kip Tokuda (D-37)
Introduced
January 15, 1997 in the House
Last action
January 12, 1998
Requested by
Governor
Companion bill
SB 5412
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Kip Tokuda (D-37)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Ed Murray D-43

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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HB 1137 in other sessions

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