1996 Regular Session

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