2001 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 499

File Code: Family Law Prior Year Introduction As: HB 1097/96 - JUD
Sponsored By:
Delegate Elliott
Entitled:
Child Abuse - Definition - Exemption for Reasonable Punishment by Parent or Stepparent

Synopsis:

Clarifying the definition of "abuse" in provisions of law to specify that the term does not include reasonable punishment administered by a parent or stepparent, including reasonable corporal punishment.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/2
First Reading Judiciary
2/7
Hearing 2/20 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; ANNULMENT; DIVORCE; etc
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; 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 offered