An Act providing for enhanced protection of children and investigation of abuse and neglect allegations
Summary
By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 159) of Elizabeth A. Poirier that the Department of Social Services be authorized to retain certain information to assist in risk and safety assessments of children and families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Mar 2020
Senate Passage
Jan 2019
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2019
Last action Mar 5, 2020
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 5, 2020
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Jan 22, 2019
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Jan 22, 2019
Committee
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Elizabeth A. Poirier
RRepublican
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