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HB17-1185

Reports Of Suspected Child Abuse Or Neglect

Concerning reports of suspected child abuse or neglect.
Session:
2017 Regular Session
Subject:
Human Services
Bill Summary

Under current law, certain identified persons are mandated to report if they know or suspect that a child has been subject to abuse or neglect (mandatory reporters). If a mandatory reporter continues to be involved with a child who was the subject of the report, he or she is entitled to access to records and reports of the abuse or neglect. The bill adds to the list of mandatory reporters officials and employees of county departments of health, human services, or social services.

Current law requires the county department of human or social services to report certain information to a mandatory reporter within 30 days after the filing of a report. The bill extends the period to 60 days.


(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Status

Introduced
Passed
Became Law

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Bill Text

  • All Versions (7 )
    Date Bill Type Documents
    05/03/2017 Signed Act PDF
    04/25/2017 Final Act PDF
    04/12/2017 Rerevised PDF
    04/11/2017 Revised PDF
    03/27/2017 Reengrossed PDF
    03/24/2017 Engrossed PDF
    02/14/2017 Introduced PDF

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