HB 23-1191
signedProhibit Corporal Punishment Of Children
Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedHouse Bill 23-1191 bans the use of corporal punishment on children in settings like public schools, licensed child care centers, family child care homes, and specialized group facilities. Corporal punishment is defined as causing physical pain intentionally. The bill was signed into law by the governor on April 20, 2023, and became effective immediately on that same day. This means that anyone working in or volunteering at these institutions cannot physically punish children anymore.
Official Summary
The act prohibits a person employed by or volunteering in a public school, a state-licensed child care center, a family child care home, or a specialized group facility from imposing corporal punishment on a child. The act defines "corporal punishment" as the willful infliction of, or willfully causing the infliction of, physical pain on a child.
APPROVED by Governor April 20, 2023
EFFECTIVE April 20, 2023 (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Details
- Chamber
- House
- First action
- 2023-04-20
- Latest action
- 2023-02-10
- Last action desc.
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Education
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Votes
BILL
2023-03-28 · Senate · pass — Yes: 32 · No: 3 · Other: —
BILL
2023-03-15 · House · pass — Yes: 48 · No: 16 · Other: —