Relating to children's advocacy centers; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Grants certain immunities to children's advocacy centers and to employees and designated agents of children's advocacy centers. Requires applicants for funds to establish and maintain children's advocacy center to include evidence of center's accreditation with nationally recognized organization. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2023
Last action Jun 25, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Jun 25, 2023
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 24, 2023
Committee
Referred to Judiciary by order of Speaker.
lower
Jan 24, 2023
Committee
Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Judiciary.
lower
Jan 11, 2023
Committee
Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services.
lower
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kim Wallan
RRepublican
P
Sara Gelser Blouin
DDemocratic
Co
LM
Lily Morgan
RRepublican
Co
Rick Lewis
RRepublican
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