If enacted, the law could mean stronger sentencing and mandatory reporting of abuse authorities say Calhoun endured for days at the hands of his mother's boyfriend.
Calhoun's family is working with a woman who authored a bill following the death of a Centreville teen who died in a fire while chained to her bed.
In State Rep. Paul Scott's office, Calhoun's father, aunt and grandfather shared their concerns, listened and learned.
The Calhouns have partnered with Wendy Matthews, a woman who was so touched by the horrific death of another child, Calista Springer, that she authored a bill and got State Rep. Matt Lori onboard.
"I knew I needed to help in whatever way I could," she said.
Lori's chief of staff and Scott's aide shared ideas with them Wednesday afternoon. Right now there are plans for two separate packages -- one for Dominick and one for Calista.
Rick Calhoun wants to see something about mandatory abuse reporting. Authorities have said neighbors heard his grandson calling for help, but no one alerted anyone.
The lawmakers' staff stressed patience, saying "They want it done right, not just quick."
