Introduced
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To require state authorities to create and distribute comprehensive training materials for individuals who are required by law to report suspected child abuse or child neglect. Successive laws over many years have extended this requirement to more occupations, and the list now includes any individual who is a physician, dentist, physician's assistant, registered dental hygienist, medical examiner, nurse, person licensed to provide emergency medical care, audiologist, psychologist, marriage and family therapist, licensed professional counselor, social worker, licensed master's social worker, licensed bachelor's social worker, registered social service technician, social service technician, a person employed in a professional capacity in any office of the friend of the court, school administrator, school counselor or teacher, law enforcement officer, member of the clergy, or regulated child care provider.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 95 to 7 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
