HB 23-1191

House 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.)

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