Child Abuse

State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To Speedy Trials. [HB-2461] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Creates a statutory right of victims and witnesses of sexual offenses under part V of chapter 707, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to a speedy trial in criminal cases involving adult defendants. Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial in order to minimize the length of time a child abuse victim or minor witness must endure the stress of the proceedings.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Stacelynn Kehaulani Eli Referred To Jha, Fin, Referral Sheet 3 on 01/28/2022

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 112th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37 and Title 39, relative to child abuse. [HB-2023] [Children and Youth ] [Housing ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Real Estate ]
As enacted, requires a landlord or person in control of a residential rental property to provide a case manager from the department of children's services or a child protective investigation team with information on the address or location of a child who has been alleged to be abused or neglected and resides or is located on the residential rental property; grants immunity from liability for a cooperating landlord, except in cases of willful or wanton conduct or intentional wrongdoing. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mary Littleton Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 971 on 05/06/2022

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 112th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 6, relative to child protective teams. [HB-2046] [Children and Youth ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Human Services ]
As enacted, permits each child protective team to include one appropriately credentialed medical provider as a member of the team. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 6.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mary Littleton Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 649 on 03/23/2022

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 112th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 6, relative to child protective teams. [SB-1984] [Children and Youth ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Human Services ]
As enacted, permits each child protective team to include one appropriately credentialed medical provider as a member of the team. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 6.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Duncan Massey Effective Date(s) 03/15/2022 on 03/23/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To Speedy Trials. [SB-3278] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Creates a statutory right of victims and witnesses of sexual offenses under part V of chapter 707, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to a speedy trial in criminal cases involving adult defendants. Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial in order to minimize the length of time a child abuse victim or minor witness must endure the stress of the proceedings.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Gabbard Referred To Hms, Jdc/wam. on 01/28/2022

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 112th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37 and Title 39, relative to child abuse. [SB-1910] [Children and Youth ] [Housing ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Real Estate ] [Criminal Justice ]
As enacted, requires a landlord or person in control of a residential rental property to provide a case manager from the department of children's services or a child protective investigation team with information on the address or location of a child who has been alleged to be abused or neglected and resides or is located on the residential rental property; grants immunity from liability for a cooperating landlord, except in cases of willful or wanton conduct or intentional wrongdoing. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward S. Jackson Effective Date(s) 07/01/2022 on 05/06/2022

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State (South Dakota)
South Dakota 2022 Regular Session

Revise a provision related to the appointment of a guardian ad litem or a special advocate to represent an abused or neglected child. [HB-1110] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
Revise a provision related to the appointment of a guardian ad litem or a special advocate to represent an abused or neglected child.

  

Sponsored by: No sponsors Signed By The Governor On March 10, 2022 H.j. 656 on 03/10/2022

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State (South Dakota)
South Dakota 2022 Regular Session

Revise provisions related to the video recording of certain victim testimony at a preliminary hearing or deposition. [HB-1100] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Revise provisions related to the video recording of certain victim testimony at a preliminary hearing or deposition.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Wayne Steinhauer Signed By The Governor On March 28, 2022 H.j. 688 on 03/28/2022

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State (South Dakota)
South Dakota 2022 Regular Session

Revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses. [HB-1099] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Wayne Steinhauer Signed By The Governor On March 28, 2022 H.j. 688 on 03/28/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To Protections For Children. [HB-799] [Children and Youth ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Allows the court and the prosecution to ensure a prompt trial for certain proceedings involving minors. Allows a court to prohibit residency from certain areas for persons convicted of a crime against minors or sexual offense. Amends Hawaii Rules of Evidence to allow a child to testify before the court using teleconferencing or videoconferencing if an in-person testimony will cause harm to the child.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daynette Morikawa Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To Speedy Trials. [SB-886] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ]
Creates a statutory right of victims and witnesses of sexual offenses under part V of chapter 707, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to a speedy trial in criminal cases involving adult defendants. Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial in order to minimize the length of time a child abuse victim or minor witness must endure the stress of the proceedings. Effective 5/1/2029. (SD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Donna Mercado Kim Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021

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State (Arizona)
Arizona Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

Technical correction; marriage [SB-1005] [Family-Related Legislation ]
Technical correction; marriage

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Vince Leach Senate Read Second Time on 01/11/2022

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session

Relating to the definition of abuse of a child. [SB-28] [Children and Youth ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Services ]
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Perry Received By The Secretary Of The Senate on 09/20/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session

Relating to the definition of abuse of a child. [HB-26] [Children and Youth ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Services ]
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bryan Slaton Filed on 09/09/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session

Relating to the definition of abuse of a child. [HB-22] [Children and Youth ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Services ]
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Briscoe Cain Filed on 09/09/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature 2nd Special Session

Relating to the definition of abuse of a child. [HB-38] [Children and Youth ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Services ]
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Tinderholt Filed on 08/06/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature 2nd Special Session

Relating to public school instruction and materials regarding the prevention of child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking and the adoption of public school policies to prevent dating violence. [SB-9] [Education ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ] [Human Services ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to public school instruction and materials regarding the prevention of child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking and the adoption of public school policies to prevent dating violence.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles J. Schwertner Effective On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 2, 2021 on 09/17/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature 2nd Special Session

Relating to the definition of abuse of a child. [SB-39] [Children and Youth ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Services ]
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Perry Received By The Secretary Of The Senate on 08/06/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature 1st Special

Relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect of the person's rights in connection with an investigation conducted by the Department of Family and Protective Services. [HB-296] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
Relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect of the person's rights in connection with an investigation conducted by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Cason Filed on 07/23/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature 1st Special

Relating to requiring public schools to provide instruction and materials and adopt policies relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, and dating violence. [SB-72] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Education ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Crime ]
Relating to requiring public schools to provide instruction and materials and adopt policies relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, and dating violence.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Drew Springer Considered In Public Hearing on 07/14/2021

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