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ID H0455

ID H0455
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding reporting of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect.


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Introduced
02/10/2020
In Committee
02/28/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

CHILD PROTECTION -- Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding reporting of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the reporting of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect. It expands the list of mandatory reporters to include additional health care workers, school personnel, and mental health professionals. It also allows any resident of the state to report suspected child abuse, abandonment, or neglect, though failure to report under this provision does not carry a penalty. The bill maintains an exemption for duly ordained ministers of religion regarding confidential communications made in their ecclesiastical capacity. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen requirements and protections for reporting suspected child abuse, abandonment, or neglect.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (House)

Last Action

Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk (on 03/03/2020)

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