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2003 SESSION
HB 1489 Mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect.
Introduced by: Richard H. Black | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect. Requires any regular minister, priest, rabbi, or accredited practitioner, including a duly accredited Christian Science practitioner, to report suspected child abuse or neglect to a local department of social services or the Department of Social Services' toll-free child abuse and neglect hotline. The bill does not require the reporting of privileged communications between such individuals and the persons they counsel or advise.
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HISTORY
- 01/08/03 House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 12/09/02 033105636
- 01/08/03 House: Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
- 01/23/03 House: Incorporated by H.W.I. (HB1740-Byron) (20-Y 0-N)