enabling mental health caseworkers to report instances of animal abuse by their clients.

Summary

The bill adds a duty for licensed mental‑health professionals to notify police or the state SPCA when they suspect an animal has been harmed, even if the information came from a confidential client relationship. It shields the reporter from civil liability and privacy claims. The measure aims to improve animal‑cruelty reporting while protecting client confidentiality.

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