BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 1496

HB 1496: Negligent treatment of child

Clarifying the definition of "negligent treatment or maltreatment" of a child.

Summary

  • The definition of A negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child @ for purposes of the mandatory reporting statute is amended. The term does not, in and of itself, include situations in which siblings share a bedroom because of the financial situation of the parent.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 1496), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 12, 1997
  4. Passed SenateApr 10, 1997
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 22, 1997
Prime sponsor
Brad Benson (R-6)
Introduced
January 28, 1997 in the House
Last action
April 22, 1997
Session law
Chapter 132, Laws of 1997

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 12, 1997
Version voted on: EHB 1496
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41001
Republican56000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

April 10, 1997
Version voted on: EHB 1496
45 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23000
Republican22013
How each member voted

History

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HB 1496 in other sessions

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