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MA H4852

Relative to mandated reporter reform


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Introduced
07/30/2018
In Committee
12/27/2018
Crossed Over
12/27/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to mandated reporter reform

AI Summary

This bill establishes a task force within the Office of the Child Advocate to review and make recommendations on existing mandated reporter laws and regulations that ensure the prevention of child abuse and neglect. The task force will consist of various state officials and representatives, and may also consider input from relevant organizations. The task force will review topics such as mandated reporter training, agency responses to abuse reports, the development of a tracking system, and proposals to revise the definition of child abuse and expand reporting requirements. The task force is required to file a report with recommendations to the legislature by July 31, 2019.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

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