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Northern Mariana IslandsHB 24-2624th Northern Mariana Islands Legislature (2025-2026)House
To amend the crime of child abuse.
Sponsored By: Malcom Jason Omar (Independent)
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Bill Overview
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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Child abuse now covers meth exposure
The law expands child abuse to include meth exposure. A person commits child abuse if they knowingly or recklessly make, have, or put meth into any person’s body while a child is present. It is also child abuse to leave meth where a child can access it and the child’s blood, urine, or other test shows meth. The rule covers any child under 18 and applies to acts or omissions.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Malcom Jason Omar
Independent • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/4/2026
Senate Final Reading — Passed
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 8/29/2025
House Final Reading — Passed
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
PL 24-26
3/18/2026HouseSenate Final Reading — Passed
2/4/2026SenateHouse Final Reading — Passed
8/29/2025HouseHouse First Reading — Passed
8/29/2025HouseHouse Report Action — Approved
8/29/2025HouseIntroduced
4/24/2025House
Bill Text
HB 24-26
4/24/2025
PL 24-26
4/24/2025
SCR 24-25
4/24/2025
SCR 24-51
4/24/2025
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