Relates to the creation of Melinda's Law in relation to the basis for removal of children
Summary
Protects a parent who is a victim of domestic violence from having children removed from their custody if they reported the abuse.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 4, 2021
Last action Jan 5, 2022
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 5, 2022
Committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
upper
May 4, 2021
Committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mario Mattera
RRepublican/Conservative
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