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HB3498 • 2025

Modifies the definition of "abuse" for purposes of child abuse to remove the use of certain restraints on and seclusion of students.

Modifies the definition of "abuse" for purposes of child abuse to remove the use of certain restraints on and seclusion of students.

Children Education
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Diehl
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-02-06 House

    Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services.

  3. 2025-02-04 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act makes changes to which acts are "abuse" of a child. (Flesch Readability Score: 95.9).
Modifies the definition of "abuse" for purposes of child abuse to remove the use of certain restraints on and seclusion of students.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to abuse of students; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee