BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5170

SB 5170: False accusation/child abuse

Penalizing the making of a false accusation of child abuse during a judicial proceeding relating to the creation of a parenting plan.

Summary

  • Civil and criminal penalties are established for intentionally making a false allegation of child abuse or neglect in the context of completing a parenting plan or child custody agreement.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5170), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 1997
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Pam Roach (R-31)
Introduced
January 17, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
January 12, 1998
Companion bill
HB 1397
Versions
SB 5170, SSB 5170

Sponsors

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

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SB 5170 in other sessions

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