CHILDREN-ALUMINUM BATS
Summary
Amends the Wrongs to Children Act. Provides that it is unlawful for any coach, parent, teacher, or other person to knowingly allow the use of an aluminum bat during a recreational baseball or softball game in which a person under the age of 13 is a participant. Provides that a violation is a petty offense and is punishable by a fine of $250 for a first offense and $500 for a second or subsequent offense. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2007
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 18, 2007
Last action Jan 13, 2009
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 13, 2009
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 14, 2008
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 13, 2008
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee
Sep 19, 2007
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Robert S. Molaro
DDemocratic
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