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2012 SESSION
SB 296 Child abuse and neglect; mandatory reporting, penalties.
Introduced by: Linda T. Puller | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Suspected child abuse and neglect; mandatory reporting; penalties. Reduces the time allowed for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect by a mandated reporter from 72 hours to 24 hours and provides that failure to report is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor for the first failure and a Class 6 felony for a second or subsequent offense. Current law imposes a fine of not more than $500 for a first offense and not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 for a second or subsequent offense. This bill was incorporated into SB 239.
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HISTORY
- 01/10/12 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12102178D
- 01/10/12 Senate: Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
- 01/30/12 Senate: Assigned Rehab sub: Social Services
- 02/03/12 Senate: Incorporated by Rehabilitation and Social Services (SB239-Stuart) (15-Y 0-N)