H 2035
An Act to prevent aiding, supporting, or enticing a child to runaway
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Bill overview
This bill, H.2035, aimed to establish penalties for individuals who assist, support, or encourage children to run away from their homes or guardians. The legislation sought to address the issue of child runaways by holding those who facilitate this behavior accountable. Despite being referred to committees and undergoing a study order, the bill ultimately failed to pass. Similar legislation has been proposed and considered in the past.
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Marcus S. Vaughn
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Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill H.2035 194th (Current)
An Act to prevent aiding, supporting, or enticing a child to runaway
By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2035) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to penalties for aiding, supporting, or enticing children to runaway. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2035
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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