H 1704
An Act to prevent aiding, supporting, or enticing a child to runaway
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish penalties for individuals who intentionally assist, support, or encourage a child to run away from home. The legislation seeks to address the issue of children leaving their homes and provide a framework for holding those who contribute to this action accountable. It intends to protect children at risk of running away and deter potential facilitators.
Key provisions
- Establishes penalties for aiding, supporting, or enticing a child to runaway.
- The specific penalties are not detailed in the provided text.
- The bill was referred to the Committee on The Judiciary.
- The bill accompanied a study order (H5281).
- The bill was scheduled for a hearing on June 10, 2025.
- Senate concurred with the House version of the bill.
- The bill is similar to other legislation addressing this issue.
- The bill is part of a series of similar bills.
Who is affected
- Children
- Parents/Guardians
- Individuals who assist children in running away
- The Judiciary system
Notable changes
- The bill introduces penalties for a specific action – aiding a child’s runaway.
- It builds upon existing efforts to address child welfare concerns.
- The bill is part of a series of similar bills, suggesting an ongoing interest in this issue.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Dennis C. Gallagher
Cosponsor
Dennis C. Gallagher
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Bill H.1704 194th (Current)
An Act to prevent aiding, supporting, or enticing a child to runaway
By Representative Gallagher of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1704) of Dennis C. Gallagher relative to penalties for aiding, supporting, or enticing children to runaway. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Dennis C. Gallagher
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1704
| 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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