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
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 10, 2023
Last action Jan 3, 2024
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Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
lower
Mar 10, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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