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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2791

HB 2791: Mistreatment/faith exemption

Concerning faith-based exemptions regarding criminal mistreatment of children and vulnerable adults.

Summary

  • Removes the references to faith-based exemptions with regard to the criminal mistreatment of children and vulnerable adults.
  • Modifies the definition of "negligent treatment or maltreatment" to exclude health care decisions made in reliance on faith-based practices unless the decision poses a clear and present danger to the health, welfare, or safety of a child.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2791), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2018
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2018
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Chris Kilduff (D-28)
Introduced
January 16, 2018 in the House
Last action
February 19, 2018
Versions
HB 2791, SHB 2791

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

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Chris Kilduff (D-28)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Tana Senn D-41Dave Hayes R-10

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration. (SHB 2791)
  2. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
  3. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2791)
  4. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  5. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2791)
  6. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  7. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2791)
  8. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  9. First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2791 in other sessions

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