Establishes provisions that require any face-to-face interview regarding child abuse or neglect to be recorded

Summary

The bill would mandate that any face‑to‑face interview about child abuse or neglect conducted by the Department of Social Services be recorded, unless equipment fails or unforeseeable events prevent it. Recordings must use approved software, be kept securely for at least five years, and be released only to investigators, prosecutors, or a caregiver/guardian upon request or court order. The measure, aimed at preserving evidence and protecting children, failed to pass.

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