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April 21, 2004
House Bill 325: An Act Concerning: Child Abuse - Definition - Exemption for Reasonable Punishment by Parent or Stepparent
Sponsor:
Delegate Elliott
Summary:
THB 325 clarifies that corporal punishment and other "reasonable punishment" administered by a parent or stepparent is not abuse.The Maryland Legislature adjourned before this bill could be considered, thus resulting in the death of the bill.
Status:
| 01/28/2004 |  | Introduced in House, first reading in Judiciary Committee. |
| 02/16/2004 | | House Judiciary Committee Hearing. |
| 02/27/2003 | | Unfavorable report by House Judiciary Committee. |
| 04/13/2004 | | Bill was not acted upon before session adjourned. |
Action Requested:
No more action is necessary.
HSLDA's Position:
Support
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