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CT SB00479
Bill
Status
Passed
6/6/2018
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
- Prohibits employers from discharging, discriminating against, or retaliating against employees who make good faith reports of child abuse or neglect or testify in related proceedings; allows Attorney General to bring civil action with penalties up to $2,500
- Grants immunity from civil or criminal liability to persons, institutions, or agencies that make good faith reports of child abuse or neglect or provide professional medical intervention including photographs, x-rays, examinations, emergency custody, medical records disclosure, or medical testing
- Immunity from liability does not extend to medical malpractice resulting in personal injury or death
- Persons making knowingly 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 up to one year, or both
- Effective July 1, 2018, and applies to civil actions pending on or filed on or after that date
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Immunity From Civil Or Criminal Liability For Persons Providing Medical Assistance Or Intervention In A Child Abuse Or Neglect Case.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/6/2018
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/9/2018
Full Bill Text
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