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CA AB2380
Bill
Status
7/19/2010
Primary Sponsor
Bonnie Lowenthal
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AI Summary
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Clarifies that "reasonable suspicion" of child abuse or neglect does not require certainty that abuse occurred or a specific medical indication of abuse.
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Establishes that any reasonable suspicion of child abuse is sufficient to trigger mandatory reporting requirements for mandated reporters.
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Specifies that a minor's pregnancy does not, by itself, constitute reasonable suspicion of sexual abuse.
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Permits mandated reporters unable to make initial telephone reports to file a one-time automated written report instead, with reasons for inability to call documented in the Child Welfare Services/Case Management System.
Legislative Description
Child abuse reporting.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 123, Statutes of 2010.
7/19/2010