IN SB0219 | 2024 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 9 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-01-09 - First reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services
Pending: Senate Family & Children Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 9 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-01-09 - First reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services
Pending: Senate Family & Children Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
DCS investigations and mandatory reporting. Requires a person that contracts with the department of child services (DCS) as a residential facility to immediately report any allegation of child abuse or neglect directly to DCS. Requires DCS to do the following if the person fails to immediately report directly to DCS: (1) Stop referrals to the facility. (2) Audit the person's handbook and internal policies regarding mandatory reporting requirements. (3) Require, before DCS may resume referrals to the person's facility, that: (A) the handbook and internal policies fully comply with mandatory reporting laws; and (B) DCS conduct onsite training for the person's employees regarding the mandatory reporting laws and penalties. Provides that certain individuals at least 18 years of age but less than 21 years of age are included in the definitions for "child", "child abuse or neglect", and "victim of child abuse or neglect". Requires DCS to initiate an onsite assessment within 24 hours if a report alleges child abuse or neglect involving a residential facility licensed by DCS.
Title
DCS investigations and mandatory reporting.
Sponsors
Sen. J.D. Ford [D] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2024-01-09 | Senate | First reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services |
2024-01-09 | Senate | Authored by Senator Ford J.D. |