BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5512

SB 5512: Child abuse/guilt admittance

Prohibiting requiring the admission of guilt to receive treatment in child abuse and neglect.

Summary

  • Unless a parent, custodian, or guardian is convicted of a crime for acts of abuse they cannot be required to admit guilt in order to complete successfully any necessary treatment and education as ordered by the court.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5512), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedJan 29, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 18, 1997
  4. Passed HouseApr 9, 1997
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 13, 1997
Prime sponsor
Val Stevens (R-39)
Introduced
January 29, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
May 13, 1997
Session law
Chapter 344, Laws of 1997
Versions
SB 5512, SSB 5512

Sponsors

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 18, 1997
Version voted on: SSB 5512
48 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22010
Republican26000
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 9, 1997
Version voted on: SSB 5512
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat42000
Republican56000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

Senate · Final Passage

April 21, 1997
Version voted on: SSB 5512
45 Yea 0 Nay 2 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22001
Republican23021
How each member voted

History

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SB 5512 in other sessions

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