1999 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 78

File Code: Family Law
Sponsored By:
Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Departmental - Human Resources)
Entitled:
Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect - Definition of Neglect

Synopsis:

Altering the definition of child neglect to include leaving a child unattended, failing to give proper care and attention, and providing improper care or attention.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
07/27
Pre-filed
1/13
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m.
2/22

Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
2/23
Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
2/25
Third Reading Passed (44-1)
House Action
2/26
First Reading Judiciary
3/17
Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m.
4/2
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Sponsored by:
Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Comm.
Departmental
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CHILD ABUSE
FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION; DIVORCE; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; JUVENILE CAUSES; YOUTH
Bill affects the following Statute:
Family Law
( 5-701 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments:
Senate
Number: 558062/1 (PDF)     Offered on: February 23, 1999   at: 10:35 a.m.     Status: Adopted
Roll Call Vote (Legislative date is shown):
Senate
February 25, 1999: Third Reading Passed (44-1)