2018 House Bill 5659

Expand scope of child abuse reporting mandate

Introduced in the House

Feb. 28, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Beth Griffin (R-66)

To expand the law that requires certain health care professionals and social workers to report suspected child abuse, so that it also requires reporting by K-12 school or postsecondary coaches and volunteers.

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice

May 23, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass. This version does not extend the law to include K-12 or postsecondary sports coaches and volunteers.

May 24, 2018

Amendment offered by Rep. Adam Zemke (D-55)

To include K-12 or postsecondary sports coaches and volunteers.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To expand the law that requires certain health care professionals and social workers to report suspected child abuse, so that it also requires reporting by physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and athletic trainers.

Received in the Senate

May 29, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 7, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.