Child abuse or neglect; definition, independent activities. (HB1786)
Introduced By
Del. Wendy Gooditis (D-Clarke)
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
Child abuse or neglect; definition; independent activities. Clarifies that no child whose parent or other person responsible for his care allows the child to engage in reasonable independent activities without adult supervision shall for that reason alone be considered to be an abused or neglected child, provided that such independent activities are appropriate based on the child's age, maturity, and physical and mental abilities. The bill provides that such independent activities may include traveling to or from school or nearby locations by bicycle or on foot, playing outdoors, remaining at home for a reasonable period of time, or remaining in a vehicle if such vehicle is parked in a safe location and the temperature is not and will not become dangerously hot or cold. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/10/2023 | Committee |
| 01/10/2023 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23102131D |
| 01/10/2023 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/17/2023 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1786) |
| 01/23/2023 | Stricken from docket by Courts of Justice (19-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |