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AR HB1022

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/20/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jim Dotson

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 12-18-402 to add subsection (d) providing immunity for mandated reporters who notify the Child Abuse Hotline in good faith
  • Mandated reporters acting in good faith are immune from both civil and criminal liability when making reports in accordance with subsection (a)
  • Approved February 20, 2019 during the 92nd General Assembly Regular Session
  • Sponsored by Representatives Dotson, Warren, Capp, Cozart, Dalby, Evans, Gazaway, L. Johnson, Maddox, Vaught, and Wing, with Senators J. English and B. Ballinger

Legislative Description

Concerning The Civil And Criminal Liability Of Mandated Reporters Who Act In Good Faith.

Last Action

Notification that HB1022 is now Act 186

2/20/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2019
Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs1/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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