The House Committee on Juvenile Justice & Family Issues

87th Legislature

September 23, 2022

10:00 a.m.

E2.014

Pursuant to a notice posted on September 15, 2022, the House Committee on Juvenile Justice & Family Issues met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Neave, at 10:07 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Neave; Cook; and Wu.

(Representatives Ramos and Vasut participating virtually, pursuant to Rule 4, Section 16A.)

A quorum was present for the sole purpose of taking testimony, pursuant to Rule 4, Section 16A.

The Committee heard testimony on Interim Charge 3:

Examine obstacles to the reporting of domestic violence and how these obstacles contribute to the difficulty in obtaining and enforcing a protective order. Examine new technologies that could facilitate domestic violence reporting without putting victims at risk of further violence and harm.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Leach now present.)

(Representative Talarico now present.)

(Representative Frank now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

At 12:15 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Neave, Chair

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Julie Young, Clerk