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WA SB5646

WA SB5646
Concerning leaving a child unattended in a motor vehicle.


summary

Introduced
01/31/2023
In Committee
01/31/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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