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Senate passes House Bill 1106 on child abuse definitions after floor debate over LGBTQ youth protections
Summary
The Senate approved House Bill 1106, which revises definitions of child abuse and neglect, after floor debate in which Senator Menendez and others warned the measure could harm LGBTQ youth. The bill passed on final reading per the roll call printed on the floor.
The Senate on May 20 passed House Bill 1106, relating to the definitions of child abuse and neglect, after a floor debate in which opponents said the measure could harm LGBTQ youth; the measure passed on final reading, 29 ayes and 11 nays, according to the senator-appointed roll call.
Senator Menendez spoke in opposition on the floor, saying the bill “doesn't promote the safe supportive environment that all children are entitled to” and urging colleagues to vote no. He warned the bill could remove protections for LGBTQ youth and said that excluding…
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