HOUSE BILL 10

Sponsored By:

Delegates Ali and Dumais

Entitled:

Unattended Child Protection Act of 2008

Synopsis:

Increasing the maximum penalty to a $2,000 fine and imprisonment not exceeding 3 years for a person convicted of allowing a child who is under the age of 8 years and in the person's care to be locked or confined in a dwelling, building, enclosure, or motor vehicle under specified circumstances.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

House Action

8/28

Pre-filed

1/9

First Reading Judiciary

1/7

Hearing 1/17 at 1:00 p.m.

3/17

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Saqib Ali, District 39

Delegate Kathleen M. Dumais, District 15

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Child Care

Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties; Sentences; etc.

Family Law -see also- Adoption; Annulment; Divorce; etc

Minors -see also- Age of Majority; Youth

Penalties

Safety -see also- Occupational Safety

Bill affects the following Statute:

Family Law

( 5-801 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered