AR HB1560

Extends statute of limitations for prosecuting mandated reporters who fail to report child maltreatment to 10 years after the child victim reaches 18 years of age, or the period of limitation for the underlying offense, whichever is later.

Prohibits anonymous reporting to the Child Abuse Hotline and requires identified contact information (name, phone number, and email for online reports) from mandated reporters.

Adds persons 18 years of age or older who observe abuse, sexual abuse, or sexual exploitation of a child as mandated reporters required to report such incidents.

Exempts mandated reporters from the duty to report if they are victims of domestic abuse, physical injury offenses, or sex offenses committed by the same person who abused the child they observed.

Requires the Child Abuse Hotline to refer allegations of abuse involving victims aged 18 or older who are enrolled in high school or in extended foster care to local law enforcement for criminal investigation.