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This bill requires employers who discover or suspect child sexual abuse of a minor employee to report such incidents to the minor's parent within 24 hours of becoming aware of the abuse. The reporting requirement applies to all employers of unemancipated minors (those who have not legally become independent from their parents) and is in addition to existing mandatory reporting laws. Employers must also document the specific circumstances of the suspected abuse in the minor's employment file. The bill establishes financial penalties for non-compliance, with a $1,000 fine for a first violation and a $2,000 fine for subsequent violations, with all penalties to be paid to the commissioner of labor and workforce development. The bill defines child sexual abuse by referencing an existing statute and will take effect on July 1, 2025. This legislation aims to enhance child protection by ensuring parents are promptly informed of potential sexual abuse in workplace settings and holding employers accountable for reporting such incidents.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0532&ga=114