Child Abuse

State (Alaska)
Alaska 33rd Legislature

Harassment; Sex Offenders & Offenses [HB-67] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
An Act relating to criminal law and procedure; relating to the crime of stalking; relating to consecutive sentencing for violation of conditions of release; relating to the duty to register as a sex offender; amending the definition of 'sex offense'; amending the definition of 'crime involving domestic violence'; relating to multidisciplinary child protection teams; amending Rule 6(r), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jud Rpt Cs(jud) New Title 4dp 2am on 03/06/2024

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State (Alaska)
Alaska 33rd Legislature

Harassment; Sex Offenders & Offenses [SB-65] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
An Act relating to criminal law and procedure; relating to the crime of stalking; relating to consecutive sentencing for violation of conditions of release; relating to the duty to register as a sex offender; amending the definition of 'sex offense'; amending the definition of 'crime involving domestic violence'; relating to multidisciplinary child protection teams; amending Rule 6(r), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Read The First Time - Referrals on 02/08/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the definitions of abuse and neglect of a child. [HB-2029] [Children and Youth ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the definitions of abuse and neglect of a child.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold V. Dutton Read First Time on 03/08/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the reporting and investigating certain causes of child abuse or neglect involving a pregnant woman's use of a controlled substance. [SB-673] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the reporting and investigating certain causes of child abuse or neglect involving a pregnant woman's use of a controlled substance.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Read First Time on 02/17/2023

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State (Arizona)
Arizona Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

Child abuse; investigation protocols [SB-1624] [Children and Youth ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ]
Child abuse; investigation protocols

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sally Ann Gonzales Senate Read Second Time on 02/09/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the reporting of child abuse or neglect. [HB-1667] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the reporting of child abuse or neglect.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Valoree Swanson Placed On Intent Calendar on 05/24/2023

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Chapter 1 and Title 37, Chapter 1, relative to children. [HB-460] [Children and Youth ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ]
As introduced, adds, for purposes of juvenile court proceedings and termination of parental rights proceedings, certain offenses to those that constitute severe child abuse if the act was committed toward the child or there was a knowing failure to protect the child from the commission of the act toward the child. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 1 and Title 37, Chapter 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mary Littleton Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Finance, Ways, And Means Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways, And Means Committee on 04/18/2023

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State (North Carolina)
North Carolina 2023-2024 Session

Care for Women, Children, and Families Act [SB-20] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Healthcare ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
Care for Women, Children, and Families Act

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Harold Kevin Corbin Ch. Sl 2023-14 on 05/16/2023

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Chapter 1 and Title 37, Chapter 1, relative to children. [SB-536] [Children and Youth ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ]
As introduced, adds, for purposes of juvenile court proceedings and termination of parental rights proceedings, certain offenses to those that constitute severe child abuse if the act was committed toward the child or there was a knowing failure to protect the child from the commission of the act toward the child. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 1 and Title 37, Chapter 1.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Duncan Massey Placed On Senate Finance, Ways, And Means Committee Calendar For 4/23/2024 on 04/19/2024

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State (South Dakota)
South Dakota 2023 Regular Session

Establish the crime of grooming and provide a penalty therefor. [SB-94] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ]
Establish the crime of grooming and provide a penalty therefor.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Stalzer Scheduled For Hearing on 02/14/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to investigations of child abuse and neglect and the procedures for adding names to or removing names from the central registry of child abuse and neglect. [SB-515] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to investigations of child abuse and neglect and the procedures for adding names to or removing names from the central registry of child abuse and neglect.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Birdwell Placed On General State Calendar on 05/23/2023

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State (South Dakota)
South Dakota 2023 Regular Session

Revise the definition of an abused or neglected child. [HB-1097] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Family-Related Legislation ]
Revise the definition of an abused or neglected child.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Stalzer Scheduled For Hearing on 01/25/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Relating To Speedy Trials. [SB-242] [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. Kurt Fevella Referred To Hhs, Jdc. on 01/23/2023

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State (Arizona)
Arizona Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

Child abuse; investigations; forensic interview [HB-2516] [Children and Youth ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Human Services ]
Child abuse; investigations; forensic interview

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Parker Chapter 155 on 05/19/2023

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State (South Dakota)
South Dakota 2023 Regular Session

Revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses. [SB-70] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Revise provisions related to courtroom modifications for child witnesses.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Reed Signed By The Governor On March 27, 2023 S.j. 494 on 03/27/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a training program for persons investigating suspected child abuse or neglect. [HB-1289] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Crime ]
Relating to a training program for persons investigating suspected child abuse or neglect.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Elizabeth Campos Referred To Health & Human Services on 05/11/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to court orders to aid an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services. [SB-388] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to court orders to aid an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Hall Read First Time on 02/15/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to reporting and investigating certain cases of child abuse or neglect involving a pregnant person's use of a controlled substance. [HB-811] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to reporting and investigating certain cases of child abuse or neglect involving a pregnant person's use of a controlled substance.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Thresa Meza Considered In Formal Meeting on 04/20/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to policies and procedures regarding certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship, investigations by the Department of Family and Protective Services, and parental child safety placements. [HB-730] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
Relating to policies and procedures regarding certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship, investigations by the Department of Family and Protective Services, and parental child safety placements.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Hughes Effective On 9/1/23 on 06/09/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the definition of abuse of a child. [HB-436] [Children and Youth ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Services ]
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jared Patterson Read First Time on 02/23/2023

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