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
100% Yea
I
Independent2
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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Janeese Lewis George
DDemocratic
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