summary
Introduced
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
In Committee
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to leaving a child unattended in a motor vehicle; 2 adding a new section to chapter 9.91 RCW; prescribing penalties; and 3 making an appropriation. 4
AI Summary
This bill adds a new section to Washington state law that makes it a misdemeanor for a person with the care and custody of a minor child under the age of nine to knowingly leave the child unattended by an adult in a parked automobile. The bill also appropriates $100,000 from the general fund to the Department of Health to promote awareness of the act and the dangers of leaving young children unattended in vehicles.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/08/2024)
Taxonomy
Health
- ‐ Infants and Children
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Child Abuse and Child Custody
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5646&Year=2023&Initiative=false | 01/30/2023 |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5646.pdf | 01/30/2023 |
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