relative to the penalty for false reports of suspected abuse and neglect made to the division for children, youth, and families, relative to owner's project manager services for school building aid projects, and relative to long-term care eligibility and making an appropriation therefor.

Summary

The bill would require that reports of suspected child abuse or neglect include the reporter’s name and would make knowingly false reports a criminal misdemeanor. It also gives anyone harmed by a false report the right to sue for damages. The measure aims to protect children while deterring malicious reporting, but it was vetoed by the governor.

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