HB3291Introduced in the House
CHILD PANHANDLING WITH ADULTS
Introduced by Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar, District 22
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that an abused minor includes a minor whose parent or immediate family member, or any person responsible for the minor's welfare, or any person who is in the same family or household as the minor, or any individual residing in the same home as the minor, or a paramour of the minor's parent who allows, encourages, or requires a minor to engage in panhandling with a person 18 years of age or older. Amends the Wrongs to Children Act. Provides that it is unlawful for a child under 18 years of age to engage in panhandling. Provides that a person 18 years of age or older who engages in panhandling with a person under 18 years of age shall be issued a citation by the peace officer who witnesses the violation. Provides that the officer's local law enforcement agency shall send a written or electronic notice to the Department of Children and Family Services that the person under 18 years of age is endangered by engaging in panhandling with a person 18 years years of age or older. Provides that any person 18 years of age or older who engages in panhandling with a person under 18 years of age is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. Defines "citation" and "panhandling".
Where it stands
Referred to Rules Committee
February 18, 2025
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
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