Votes: IN SB0246 | 2017 | Regular Session
Bill Title: Child neglect defense. Specifies under the safe haven law that it is a defense to a claim of neglect of a dependent if the individual left the child: (1) with a person who is an emergency medical services provider; or (2) in a newborn safety device that meets the specified requirements. Allows a newborn safety device that was installed on January 1, 2017, to continue to operate. Provides civil immunity for a hospital that operates a newborn safety device if the device meets specified requirements, unless the act or omission constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct. Provides that
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 4-1)
Status: (Passed) 2017-05-02 - Public Law 263 [SB0246 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 4-1)
Status: (Passed) 2017-05-02 - Public Law 263 [SB0246 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Voting Records
| Chamber | Vote | Date | Yea | Nay | NV | Abs | Total | Result | Source | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | Senate - Senate concurred in House Amendments | 2017-04-13 | 47 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 50 | Passed | Link | View |
| House | House - Third reading | 2017-04-06 | 92 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 100 | Passed | Link | View |
| House | House - Committee Vote | 2017-04-03 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13 | Passed | Link | View |
| Senate | Senate - Third reading | 2017-02-27 | 46 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 50 | Passed | Link | View |
| Senate | Senate - Committee Vote | 2017-02-20 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | Passed | Link | View |
