CER 25-0198 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

Child Abuse Prevention Month Recognition Resolution of 2024

This ceremonial resolution officially designates April 2023 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the District of Columbia. The bill aims to raise awareness about the importance of preventing child abuse and neglect by encouraging community, family, and agency partnerships. It highlights the long-term effects of abuse on children and acknowledges the work of local organizations dedicated to keeping families safe. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves to recognize the issue and thank those working to protect children.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Apr 2024
Signed into Law
Apr 2024
Introduced Apr 1, 2024 Signed Apr 2, 2024
Floor votes · Council Apr 2, 2024

How they voted

13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Apr 2, 2024
D Democratic11
11 Yea
100% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Apr 2, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Apr 1, 2024
Introduced
CER25-0198 Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
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Photo of Janeese Lewis George
Janeese Lewis George
DDemocratic
DC
Ward 4