The Senate Family and Children Services Committee heard HB 1412 on reporting of child abuse or neglect sponsored by Sen. Goode and Sen. Crider. Author Rep. Cash introduced the bill and explained that the bill does the following: The bill was amended by consent to provide that a child is not a child in need of services due to a parent, guardian, or custodian referring to and … [Read more...] about Reporting of child abuse or neglect
Law enforcement officer criminal convictions
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1471 regarding law enforcement officer criminal convictions sponsored by Sen. Clark, Sen. Freeman, and Sen. Carrasco. Author Rep. Steuerwald testified that the bill is a joint effort between prosecutors and law enforcement to establish the Giglio list and procedures for adding a name to the list. A Giglio list, also known as … [Read more...] about Law enforcement officer criminal convictions
Juvenile law matters
The Senate Family and Children Services Committee heard HB 1605 on juvenile law matters sponsored by Sen. Brown and Sen. Koch. Author Rep. McGuire introduced the bill and explained that the bill does the following: The bill was amended by consent to do the following: The following entities testified in support of the bill: Firefly Children & Family Alliance, Champions … [Read more...] about Juvenile law matters
Probation transfers for sex or violent offenders
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1687 regarding probation transfers for sex and violent offenders sponsored by Sen. Johnson and Sen. Alexander. Author Rep. Smaltz testified that the bill controls the migration of sex and violent offenders by requiring both the sending and receiving courts to agree to the probation transfer. The bill also places limitations … [Read more...] about Probation transfers for sex or violent offenders
Extension of lifeline law immunity
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 74 on extension of lifeline law immunity sponsored by Rep. McNamara and Rep. Hamilton. Author Sen. Alting introduced the bill which provides that an individual who is: (1) reasonably believed to be suffering from a health condition which is the direct result of alcohol consumption; and (2) assisted by a person who requested … [Read more...] about Extension of lifeline law immunity