To increase the penalties in a law that requires certain health care professionals, social workers and other specified professionals to report suspected child abuse and neglect, subject to 93 days in jail for failure to do so. Under the bill the penalty for a second offense would be up to a year in jail, and four years for a subsequent offense. Fine for second and subsequent offenses would increase from $500 to $5,000 and $15,000, respectively.
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