Oregon House Passes Bill Making False Allegations of Child Abuse a Crime

**Zuberi** · 15th-March-2012

Oregon House Passes Bill Making False Allegations of Child Abuse a Crime
Oregon House Passes Bill Making False Allegations of Child Abuse a Crime « Fathers & Families

The Oregon House of Representatives has passed House Bill 2183 by a 37-23 margin. The bill would make accusations of child abuse that are known to be false when made a crime punishable by a fine of up to $720. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. Read about it here (Statesman Journal, 5/4/11). [Link at site.]
Proponents said the bill is intended to keep people from maliciously filing false reports in the midst of a divorce, custody fight or other domestic conflict.
“Accusing somebody of something as serious as child abuse tarnishes their reputation in a way that is unique,” said Rep. Wally Hicks, R-Grants Pass.

Maybe a step in the right direction....

**outdoors** · 15th-March-2012

Certainly makes one wonder why anyone would vote against this?

**michael k** · 15th-March-2012

Quote from outdoors

Certainly makes one wonder why anyone would vote against this?

i ditto the "hummmm". It's more of the SAME, just another stupid example of *pledging* to "let's do the right thing" rather than actually DOING something real & positive about it. From Fathers and Families

If family courts required real, verifiable evidence of abuse instead of relying on naked allegations, bills like HB 2183 would be unnecessary. If it passes, what effect will it have on family courts that don’t show much interest in the truth or falsity of abuse claims now?

Quote from edit from Percy below

It is such a devastating accusation that $720 is farcical.

Yea! How about *just this once mind you* Her paying MY legal fees instead !! ?