Key Votes
SB 243 - Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements - Key Vote
Maryland Key Votes
Stages
- Feb. 25, 2008 House Bill Sent To Committee
- Feb. 22, 2008 Senate Bill Passed
- Jan. 23, 2008 Introduced
Family
Issues
Stage Details
Legislation - Bill Sent To Committee (House) - Feb. 25, 2008
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (35-10) - Feb. 22, 2008 (Key vote)
Title: Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that expands the list of professionals responsible for reporting cases of suspected child abuse or neglect. The bill would also make failing to report suspected child abuse or neglect a misdemeanor.
Highlights:
- Adds medical examiners and parole and probation agents to the list of professionals who must report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect (Sec. 1).
- Makes failing to report suspected child abuse or neglect a misdemeanor punishable by a $1,000 fine [Sec. 1, 2D]
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - Jan. 23, 2008
Title: Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements
Sponsors
- Joan Carter Conway (MD - D)
- Ulysses Currie (MD - D)
- George W. Della Jr. (MD - D) (Out Of Office)
- Nathaniel Exum (MD - D) (Out Of Office)
- Jennie M. Forehand (MD - D)
- Lisa A. Gladden (MD - D)
- Nancy Camp Jacobs (MD - R)
- Verna L. Jones-Rodwell (MD - D)
- Delores G. Kelley (MD - D)
- Mike Lenett (MD - D) (Out Of Office)
- Thomas McLain 'Mac' Middleton (MD - D)
- Norman R. Stone Jr. (MD - D)
