MD HB856 | 2015 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 3-1)
Status: Introduced on February 13 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-03-18 - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary; Withdrawn
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Making it a civil offense, subject to specified penalties, for a specified person acting in a professional capacity to fail to report child abuse under specified circumstances; making it a misdemeanor, subject to specified penalties, for a specified person acting in a professional capacity to fail to report child abuse under specified circumstances; authorizing a police officer to issue a citation for a specified civil violation under the Act; etc.

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Title

Child Abuse and Neglect - Failure to Report - Penalties and Training

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-03-18HouseUnfavorable Report by Judiciary; Withdrawn
2015-03-16HouseHearing cancelled
2015-03-19HouseHearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.
2015-02-13HouseFirst Reading Judiciary

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