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Introduced
01/08/2019
01/08/2019
In Committee
01/16/2019
01/16/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2019
05/03/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Expands definition of term "harm" to include violations of motor vehicle child restraint laws that result in injury or death of child; requires central abuse hotline to accept certain reports or calls for investigation of children who do not live in this state or country; requires DCF to report certain cases involving children who do not live in this state or country & children who are injured or die from being improperly restrained in motor vehicle to Child Protection Teams.
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of "harm" to a child to include violations of motor vehicle child restraint laws that result in injury or death. It requires the central abuse hotline to accept reports or calls for investigation of children who do not live in this state or country, and requires the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to report certain cases involving such children, as well as children who are injured or die from being improperly restrained in a motor vehicle, to Child Protection Teams. The bill also makes various other changes related to the investigation and reporting of child abuse, abandonment, and neglect.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7099 (Ch. 2019-142) (on 05/03/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/179 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/179/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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