Relating To Child Abuse. [HB-239]
Amends the definition of "child abuse or neglect" to clarify that the failure to provide certain needs to a child shall not constitute child abuse or neglect if the sole reason the person responsible for the care of the child is unable to adequately provide for the child's care is lack of financial resources; and evidence of parental request for support shall not be deemed as evidence of child abuse and neglect. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
HB-239: Relating To Child Abuse.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
The Committee On Jdc Deferred The Measure. on 04/03/2025