House Bill 404: Redefines Child Abuse

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Last Updated: February 28, 2013

Sponsors:

Representatives Marsico, Rozzi, Kauffman, M. K. Keller, Grell, Schlossberg, Baker, Millard, Swanger, Hickernell, Stern, Tallman, Stephens, Miller, Gingrich, Neuman, Harhart, Toepel, O'Neill, Petri, Godshall, Pickett, Major, Youngblood, D. Costa, Kortz, Watson, C. Harris, Clymer, Hess, Grove, Rock, Murt, Fleck, Hackett, Stevenson, Toohil, Moul, and Caltagirone

Summary:

Among other things, this bill would redefine child abuse. It would preserve the right of reasonable corporal discipline.

HSLDA's Position:

This bill should be monitored.

Action Requested:

None at this time

Status:

Referred to committee in the Senate. See "Bill History" link below.