Child abuse and neglect; mandatory reporting, penalties. (HB215)
Introduced By
Del. Jackson Miller (R-Manassas)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Suspected child abuse and neglect; mandatory reporting; penalties. Reduces the time allowed for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect by a mandated reporter from 72 hours to 24 hours and provides that failure to report is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor for the first failure and a Class 6 felony for a second or subsequent offense. Current law imposes a fine of not more than $500 for a first offense and not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 for a second or subsequent offense. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/09/2012 | Committee |
| 01/09/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12102033D |
| 01/09/2012 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/10/2012 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB215) |
| 01/11/2012 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB215) |
| 01/24/2012 | Assigned Courts sub: #1 Criminal |
| 01/27/2012 | Impact statement from DPB (HB215) |
| 02/01/2012 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/14/2012 | Left in Courts of Justice |
Comments
At introduction, this bill is identical to House Bill 215.