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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

HB 1990: Child abuse definition

Revising the definition of child abuse to include temporary abandonment.

Summary

  • Acts of A temporary abandonment @ are added to the definition of child abuse and neglect. A Temporary abandonment @ is defined as A recklessly leaving a child under the age of ten years unattended in or at any place for such period of time as may be substantially likely to endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the child. @

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 1990), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 17, 1997
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Mark Doumit (D-19)
Introduced
February 17, 1997 in the House
Last action
January 12, 1998

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mark Doumit (D-19)

12 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Kip Tokuda D-37Helen Sommers D-36Brian Sullivan D-29Jim Clements R-14Karen Keiser D-33Brian Hatfield D-19John Blalock D-33Brad Benson R-6Mary Skinner R-14Al O'Brien D-1Suzette Cooke R-47Dave Anderson D-10

Votes

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

History

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HB 1990 in other sessions

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