Establishes and modifies provisions relating to child abuse or neglect

Summary

The bill permits police, law‑enforcement officers, or physicians to take a child into temporary protective custody without parental consent when they have reasonable cause to believe the child faces imminent serious harm. It also sets up a process for consulting medical specialists to rule out conditions that can look like abuse, and requires prompt notification of juvenile officers and the child's caregivers. The goal is to protect children at risk while ensuring accurate medical assessments.

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