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Senate amends parental-discipline language in House Bill 387 after intense floor debate
Summary
After heated debate over language exempting 'reasonable discipline' from abuse definitions, the Senate adopted a package of amendments to House Bill 387 addressing parental discipline and investigative scope; the package passed on roll-call and the bill was later recalled for reconsideration under a motion on the floor.
The Utah Senate spent substantial floor time on amendments to House Bill 387, a bill that addresses parental discipline, the scope of investigations by child-welfare workers, and related definitions.
Senator Butters offered three amendments intended to clarify that reasonable parental discipline remains protected while preserving the ability of Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) investigators to pursue allegations that rise to abuse. Butters said the amendments were not intended to endorse physical abuse and repeatedly stated the bill does not authorize shaking or abusing infants; he described the…
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