Modifies the offense of making a false report of child abuse.

Children

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Senator Thatcher, Senator Weber,, Representative Levy B,, Reschke,
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-05-08 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-03-18 Senate
Third reading. Carried by Thatcher. Passed. Ayes, 27; Excused, 3--Hayden, Patterson, Starr.
2025-03-18 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2025-03-18 House
Referred to Judiciary.
2025-03-17 Senate
Second reading.
2025-03-14 Senate
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
2025-03-10 Senate
Work Session held.
2025-02-04 Senate
Public Hearing held.
2025-01-17 Senate
Referred to Judiciary.
2025-01-13 Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act increases the penalty for making a false report of child abuse. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4).
Modifies the offense of making a false report of child abuse. Punishes a first [<i>or</i>] <b>offense by a maximum of six months' imprisonment, $2,500 fine, or both. Punishes a</b> second offense by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Punishes a third or subsequent offense by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to false reports of child abuse; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee