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CT SB00240
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/26/2018
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
- Employers are prohibited from discharging, discriminating against, or retaliating against employees who report child abuse or neglect in good faith or testify in related proceedings
- Employers who violate these protections are subject to civil penalties of up to $2,500 and other equitable relief as determined by the court
- Persons, institutions, or agencies making good faith reports of child abuse or neglect are granted immunity from civil or criminal liability
- Persons alleged to have knowingly made false reports of child abuse or neglect are referred to the Chief State's Attorney for criminal investigation
- Knowingly making a false report of child abuse or neglect is punishable by a fine of up to $2,000, imprisonment of up to one year, or both
- The act takes effect October 1, 2018
Legislative Description
An Act Promoting The Reporting Of Child Abuse And Neglect.
Last Action
File Number 513
4/16/2018
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/26/2018
Full Bill Text
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