HB 3275: Penalty for False Allegations of Child Abuse

Author:
Representative KROPF (at the request of Roy Sutton)

Summary:
This bill would impose a penalty for filing a false report of child abuse. Punishes a person who knowingly makes a false report of child abuse by a maximum of one year's imprisonment or a $5,000 fine, or both.

Status:
This bill was introduced on March 11, 2003. The bill is now before the House Judiciary Committee.

HSLDA's Position:
This bill should be supported.

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