Bill Sponsor
Virginia House Bill 1542
Session 2024
Child abuse and neglect; mandatory reporters, statute of limitations, penalties.
Became Law
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Apr 8, 2024
Sponsor
First Action
Jan 19, 2024
Latest Action
Apr 8, 2024
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1542
State
Virginia
Session
2024
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Primary
House Votes (5)
Senate Votes (5)
Motion Text
VOTE: Adoption (98-Y 0-N)
House Roll Call Votes
Summary
Child abuse and neglect; mandatory reporters; statute of limitations; penalties. Adds aggravated sexual battery of a child and attempted rape, sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, or object sexual penetration of a child to the list of offenses for which a failure to report subjects a mandatory reporter to criminal liability. The bill further requires that a prosecution for any misdemeanor violation for failing to report certain sexual acts committed against a minor be commenced within one year of the discovery of the offense. Child abuse and neglect; mandatory reporters; statute of limitations; penalties. Adds aggravated sexual battery of a child and attempted rape, sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, or object sexual penetration of a child to the list of offenses for which a failure to report subjects a mandatory reporter to criminal liability. The bill further requires that a prosecution for any misdemeanor violation for failing to report certain sexual acts committed against a minor be commenced within one year of the discovery of the offense. This bill incorporates HB 449. Child abuse and neglect; mandatory reporters; statute of limitations; penalties. Adds aggravated sexual battery of a child and attempted rape, sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, or object sexual penetration of a child to the list of offenses for which a failure to report subjects a mandatory reporter to criminal liability. This bill incorporates HB 449.
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Record Created
Jan 20, 2024 12:47:49 AM
Record Updated
Apr 27, 2024 12:08:22 AM