H 1790
An Act protecting children from domestic violence
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill, H.1790, aimed to increase penalties for assault or assault and battery when a child is present during the incident. It sought to specifically address domestic violence situations where a child witnesses or is affected by abuse. Despite being referred to the Judiciary committee and undergoing hearings, the bill ultimately failed to pass. Multiple versions of similar bills have been proposed in the past, indicating ongoing interest in this issue.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsors
Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Kimberly N. Ferguson
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.