mandatory reporting; family court

Summary

The bill amends the state’s child‑abuse reporting statute to require judges, court clerks, reporters, sheriffs and other staff in family court to report suspected abuse, neglect, or denial of medical care of minors. It also defines who must report, sets out immediate electronic or phone reporting requirements, and preserves existing exemptions for confidential religious communications and consensual teen conduct. The change is intended to ensure potential abuse observed in family‑court settings is promptly reported to law‑enforcement or child‑safety agencies.

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