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ID H0066

ID H0066
Adds to existing law to provide that reporting child abuse, abandonment, or neglect falsely is a misdemeanor.


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Introduced
02/01/2023
In Committee
03/14/2023
Crossed Over
02/22/2023
Passed
03/21/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/29/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

CRIME -- Adds to existing law to provide that reporting child abuse, abandonment, or neglect falsely is a misdemeanor.

AI Summary

This bill adds a new section to Idaho's criminal code to make it a misdemeanor for any person to intentionally and willfully make a false report of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect to a law enforcement agency or the Department of Health and Welfare. The bill also includes an emergency clause, meaning the new law would take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 21, 2023 Session Law Chapter 103 Effective: 03/21/2023 (on 03/29/2023)

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