Relating to false reports of child abuse; prescribing an effective date.
This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.
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- Latest action
- Mar 7
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
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What it does
Modifies the offense of making a false report of child abuse. Punishes a first offense by a maximum of six months' imprisonment, $2,500 fine, or both. Punishes a second offense by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Punishes a third or subsequent offense by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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Who is involved
OR SB 1579
- Court BoiceLead sponsor
- James ManningLead sponsor
- Kim ThatcherLead sponsor
- Anna ScharfCo-sponsor
- Bobby LevyCo-sponsor
- Cedric HaydenCo-sponsor
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