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SC S0243

SC S0243
Confidential or unfounded child abuse and neglect reports


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Introduced
01/12/2021
In Committee
04/06/2021
Crossed Over
03/30/2021
Passed
06/15/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/28/2022

Introduced Session

124th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amend Section 63-7-940(a) Of The 1976 Code, Relating To Authorized Uses Of Unfounded Child Abuse And Neglect Reports, To Authorize The Release Of Information About Child Fatalities Or Near Fatalities; To Amend Section 63-7-1990(h) Of The 1976 Code, Relating To The Confidentiality And Release Of Child Abuse And Neglect Records, To Authorize The Release Of Information About Child Fatalities Or Near Fatalities; And To Define Necessary Terms.

AI Summary

This bill amends sections of the South Carolina code to authorize the release of information about child fatalities or near fatalities related to unfounded child abuse and neglect reports. Specifically, it allows the state director or designee to publicly disclose certain information, such as the cause and circumstances of the fatality or near fatality, previous reports and investigations, and the services provided by the state, in the preparation and release of reports on these cases. The bill also defines the term "near fatality" as an act of abuse or neglect that places a child in serious or critical condition.

Committee Categories

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Act No. 224 (on 06/28/2022)

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