2008 House Bill 5984

Expand scope of child abuse reporting mandate

Introduced in the House

April 10, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Kate Ebli (D-56)

To revise the law that requires certain social workers to report any suspicions of child abuse, to apply it to any employee of an organization that because of federal funding regulations or contracts is prohibited from reporting unless a state mandate or court order requires it.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 16, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 22, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services