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AR SB271
Bill
Status
Failed
4/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
Robert Thompson
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AI Summary
- Requires physicians, surgeons, hospitals, pharmacists, and other first aid providers to report cases of battery upon pregnant females to law enforcement
- Reports must be made to the county sheriff/deputy or, in first-class cities, to the police chief or officer
- Reports must be made by telephone immediately upon ascertaining pregnancy, or in writing if telephone is unavailable or impractical
- Reports must include the victim's name, age, race, and address, along with the name of any person who brought the victim for treatment
- Violation of reporting requirements is punishable by a fine of not less than $10.00 nor more than $100.00
Legislative Description
To Require The Reporting Of The Battering Of A Pregnant Female To A Law Enforcement Agency.
Last Action
Senate Sine Die adjournment
4/27/2011
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/8/2011
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