1996 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 396

File Code: Domestic Abuse Prior Year Introduction As: SB 24/95 - JPR
Sponsored By:
Senators Pica and Stone
Entitled:
Child Abuse and Neglect - Failure to Report - Penalties

Synopsis:

Making it a misdemeanor, subject to a fine of $1,000, for an individual required to report suspected child abuse or neglect to knowingly fail to make a report.

Legislative History

Senate Action
1/31
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m.
3/11
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
3/12
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/14
Third Reading Passed (44-0)
House Action
3/15
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m.
4/2
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Sponsored by:
Senator John A. Pica, Jr., District 43
Senator Norman R. Stone, Jr., District 7
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CHILD ABUSE
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES, SENTENCES
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPT. OF
PENALTIES
PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL PERSONNEL
REPORTS -see also- RECORDS
SOCIAL WORKERS
TEACHERS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Family Law
( 5-704 , 5-705 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available