HB1216 adds people in "safety-sensitive positions" (as defined elsewhere in state law) to the list of professionals who must report suspected child abuse or neglect to authorities. The bill also clarifies that certain confidentiality protections cannot be used as an excuse to avoid reporting child abuse, making it easier for mandatory reporters to share information with authorities when they suspect a child is being harmed.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 3.
Judiciary Do Pass Failed, YEAS 4, NAYS 7.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
House of Representatives Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 208
First Reading House H.J. 181
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Judiciary — Do Pass
Judiciary — Deferred to the 41st legislative day