Safe Babies Act of 2009
Latest action · Jul 31, 2009 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJul 31, 2009
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Safe Babies Act of 2009 - Amends the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to authorize the Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to create, and provide technical assistance to, local court teams to promote the well-being of maltreated infants and toddlers and their families, prevent the recurrence of child abuse and neglect, and promote timely reunification of families. Defines "maltreated infant or toddler" as any child three years of age or younger who is the victim of a substantiated case of physical abuse, neglect, medical neglect, sexual abuse, or emotional abuse.
Directs the Administrator to award a grant to establish a National Court Teams for Maltreated Infants and Toddlers Resource Center to provide information, training, and other assistance to local court teams and to establish a uniform data collection system related to the operation and outcomes of projects initiated by such teams.
Sets forth required activities for local court teams, including: (1) conducting monthly reviews of cases handled by such teams; (2) incorporating child-focused services into case plans for maltreated infants and toddlers; (3) organizing training of community members working with court teams; (4) identifying areas for improvement in providing mental health and substance abuse treatment for families; and (5) prioritizing after-care services for families.
Cosponsors 7
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jul 31, 2009 to Feb 1, 2010, with 3 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MN | Al Franken | Original | Jul 31, 2009 |
| D-NY | Charles E. Schumer | Original | Jul 31, 2009 |
| D-MA | John F. Kerry | Original | Jul 31, 2009 |
| D-LA | Mary L. Landrieu | Aug 3, 2009 | |
| R-FL | Mel Martinez | Aug 4, 2009 | |
| R-PA | Arlen Specter | Dec 4, 2009 | |
| R-UT | Orrin G. Hatch | Feb 1, 2010 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 31, 2009Introduced in Senate
- Jul 31, 2009Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 3474 | Safe Babies Act of 2009 | Identical bill | Oct 22, 2009 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 31, 2009Introduced in Senate
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