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ID H0455
ID H0455Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding reporting of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect.
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Introduced
02/10/2020
02/10/2020
In Committee
02/28/2020
02/28/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2020
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/H0455/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/H0455E1.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/H0455.pdf |
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