Child abuse or neglect; modifying requirements for reports of abuse or neglect; requiring retention of certain information. Effective date.

Summary

The bill requires the Department of Human Services to run a statewide hotline that does not accept anonymous tips and to keep call recordings for twelve months unless they become part of an investigation. It also expands who must report abuse, how reports are handled, and adds penalties for failing to report while protecting reporters from retaliation.

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