February 6, 2001

Mr. President:

Your PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:

1. On page 7, line 18, after the period insert "However, the parent may be prosecuted for abuse or neglect from actions taken prior to the placement of the child at the hospital if the circumstances warrant.".,

and thence referred to the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Shannon Robinson, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 7 For 0 Against

Yes: 7

No: 0

Excused: Boitano, Komadina

Absent: None

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