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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1290: Mistreatmnt/faith-based exem

Removing references to faith-based exemptions regarding criminal mistreatment of children and vulnerable adults.

Summary

  • Removes a sentence from the criminal mistreatment laws regarding legislative intent to exempt persons who receive Christian Science treatment from being considered deprived of medically necessary health care or abandoned.
  • Removes a sentence from the laws regarding abuse of children exempting persons who receive Christian Science treatment from being considered neglected persons.

From the House Bill Analysis 2017 (HB 1290), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2017
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Chris Kilduff (D-28)
Introduced
January 16, 2017 in the House
Last action
January 8, 2018

AN ACT Relating to removing references to faith-based exemptions regarding criminal mistreatment of children and vulnerable adults;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Chris Kilduff (D-28)

8 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Jay Rodne R-5Larry Haler R-8Dave Hayes R-10Kristine Lytton D-40Mia Gregerson D-33Timm Ormsby D-3Tana Senn D-41Steve Bergquist D-11

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1290 in other sessions

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