HOUSE BILL 1097

File Code: Family Law

Sponsored By:

Delegate Elliott

Entitled:

Child Protection - Reasonable Punishment by Parent

Synopsis:

Specifying that reasonable punishments administered by a parent or stepparent is not "abuse" under provisions relating to child abuse and neglect.

Legislative History

House Action

2/7

First Reading Judiciary

Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.

2/26

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CHILD ABUSE

DISCIPLINE

FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION, DIVORCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY, JUVENILE CAUSES, YOUTH

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 35C )

Family Law

( 5-701 )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available