Relating to the Department of Human Services; and declaring an emergency.
Summary
Modifies provisions regarding use of restraint or seclusion on children in care. Modifies definition of "abuse" for purposes of child abuse reporting and investigation. Permits Department of Human Services to disclose child abuse investigation reports and records to designated national nonprofit organization that provides assistance locating, recovering or providing services to missing children. Modifies juvenile court procedure to include department of Human Services as party to proceedings if department has taken child or ward into protective custody. Requires community-based structured housing facility that serves adults who are age 65 or older or who have disabilities to register with Department of Human Services. Authorizes department to adopt rules regarding facilities and to enter facilities to investigate complaints of abuse. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
May 2023
Senate Passage
Jun 2023
House Passage
Jun 2023
Signed into Law
Jul 2023
Introduced Jan 9, 2023
Signed Jul 13, 2023
Floor votes · Senate Apr 18, 2023 · House May 31, 2023
How they voted
22–6
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 30
Apr 18, 2023
D
Democratic17
94% Yea
I
Independent1
100% Nay
R
Republican12
50% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
29
Key actions
8
Committee
4
Jul 13, 2023
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
Jun 20, 2023
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Jun 20, 2023
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Jun 15, 2023
Introduced
Vote explanation(s) filed by Findley.
upper
Jun 15, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.
upper
May 31, 2023
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Nelson. Passed.
lower
May 18, 2023
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
lower
Apr 20, 2023
Committee
Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services.
lower
Apr 18, 2023
Introduced
Vote explanation(s) filed by Linthicum.
upper
Apr 18, 2023
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Apr 18, 2023
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Weber. Passed.
upper
Apr 11, 2023
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Jan 11, 2023
Committee
Referred to Human Services.
upper
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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