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AR SB760

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jake Files

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Origin

Senate

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 12-18-605(a) to require interviews with current or past healthcare providers during child maltreatment investigations when the allegation was reported by a healthcare provider
  • Maintains existing requirements to interview the child, both custodial and noncustodial parents, alleged offenders (if not a parent), and other relevant persons
  • Adds healthcare provider interviews as a mandatory component of child maltreatment investigations under Arkansas law
  • Approved April 6, 2015 as Act 1123 of the Regular Session

Legislative Description

To Amend The Child Maltreatment Act; And To Require Investigative Interviews With A Healthcare Provider Involved With A Child Maltreatment Report.

Last Action

Notification that SB760 is now Act 1123

4/7/2015

Committee Referrals

Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs3/12/2015
Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/4/2015

Full Bill Text

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