HB16-1385
Definition Child Abuse Substance Exposure
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2016 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the definition of child abuse or neglect in the "Colorado Children's Code" as it relates to the use of or exposure to substances, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Bill Summary:
The bill updates and modernizes the language in the definition of 'abuse' or 'child abuse or neglect' in the 'Colorado Children's Code' to reflect the ways a child's welfare can be threatened or harmed by adults through the use of or exposure to substances. The bill authorizes and requires the department of human services (department) to promulgate and adopt rules to ensure the consistent implementation of the new definition. The department shall collect data on the use of the new, modified definition of 'child abuse or neglect' and include such data in its annual SMART act reports for January 2018 and January 2019.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
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Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 16-1385 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 3-4. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 16-1385 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 16-1385 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.008 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment J.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 16-1385, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-5. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C), as amended. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-6. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment D), to amend L.001. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-6. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment E) to amend L.001. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-3. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment H), to amend L.001. | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment I), to amend L.001. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-6. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 16-1385, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-6. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2016 | Third Reading | BILL |
36
AYE
29
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2016 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Postpone Indefinitely |
| 05/06/2016 | Senate | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 05/05/2016 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to |
| 05/05/2016 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/04/2016 | House | House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 05/03/2016 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 05/03/2016 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 04/26/2016 | House | House Committee on Public Health Care & Human Services Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 03/16/2016 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Public Health Care & Human Services |
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