Abraham's law; definition of abused or neglected child. (SB497)
Introduced By
Sen. Ralph Northam (D-Norfolk)
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
Definition of abused or neglected child; Abraham's law. Removes language specifying that a decision by parents or another person with legal authority over a child to refuse a particular medical treatment for a child with a life-threatening condition shall not be deemed a refusal to provide necessary care if (i) such decision is made jointly by the parents or other person with legal authority for the child and the child; (ii) the child has reached 14 years of age and is sufficiently mature to have an informed opinion on the subject of his medical treatment; (iii) the parents or other person with legal authority and the child have considered alternative treatment options; and (iv) the parents or other person with legal authority and the child believe in good faith that such decision is in the child's best interest. Read the Bill »
Status
01/25/2008: Awaiting a Vote in the Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/09/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 |
| 01/09/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 080721286 |
| 01/09/2008 | Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services |
| 01/25/2008 | Stricken at request of Patron in Rehabilitation and Social Services (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |