HB18 Alabama 2010 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the purpose of reporting child abuse or neglect is to safeguard and enforce the general welfare of children who are abused and neglected
This bill would further provide that for purposes of reporting child abuse or neglect a disability of the parent or child is not to be a consideration and would provide that the chapter is not construed to interfere with raising a child, including reasonable parental discipline that is not injurious to the health, safety, or welfare of the child
To amend Section 26-14-2 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the purpose of reporting child abuse or neglect; to provide further that a disability is not a consideration for reporting child abuse or neglect and to provide that the chapter is not construed to interfere with raising a child, including reasonable parental discipline that is not injurious to the health, safety, or welfare of the child.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
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| January 12, 2010 | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB18 Alabama 2010 Session - Introduced |