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CA AB2380

Bill

Status

Passed

7/19/2010

Primary Sponsor

Bonnie Lowenthal

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Origin

State Assembly

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that "reasonable suspicion" of child abuse or neglect does not require certainty that abuse occurred or a specific medical indication of abuse.

  • Establishes that any reasonable suspicion of child abuse is sufficient to trigger mandatory reporting requirements for mandated reporters.

  • Specifies that a minor's pregnancy does not, by itself, constitute reasonable suspicion of sexual abuse.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Safety5/6/2010
Rules4/22/2010
Public Safety3/11/2010

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