CT HB05152

Extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting mandated reporters who fail to make required reports from an unspecified period to three years after the violation occurs, effective July 1, 2022.

Establishes a three-year time limit for prosecution of failures to report child abuse or neglect, regardless of when the violation is discovered.

Adds paid and volunteer youth camp directors, assistant directors, and staff members (age 18 and older) to the list of mandated reporters required to report child abuse and neglect.

Maintains criminal penalties of class A misdemeanor for failure to report, with enhanced penalties of class E felony for subsequent violations, willful/intentional violations, or cases involving actual knowledge of child abuse or neglect.

Effective date for all changes is October 1, 2022.