Joint Resolution Recognizing April 2025 As Child Abuse Prevention Month
This bill (HP 898) is a symbolic resolution recognizing April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Maine. It does not create new laws or funding but formally declares the month to raise public awareness about preventing child abuse and neglect. The resolution aims to encourage Maine citizens, community organizations, and partners (like schools and health providers) to engage in prevention efforts and support families. It has no direct legal effect or new requirements beyond the legislative recognition.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2025
Last action Apr 8, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Apr 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.
upper
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
READ and ADOPTED.
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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