Prohibits the arrest or restraint of a child less than thirteen years of age while effecting the arrest of the parent or guardian of such child
Summary
Provides that no police officer shall arrest, restrain, or otherwise subdue a child who is thirteen years of age or less while effecting the arrest of the parent or guardian of such child; provides that all police officers present at the scene of arrest shall have an affirmative duty to keep such child safe, and shall permit the person being arrested to communicate with such child up until such person is removed from the scene.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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