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DE HB118

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Debra Heffernan

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends § 904 of Title 16 of the Delaware Code to clarify reporting procedures for child abuse and neglect
  • Requires reports to be made by contacting the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line for the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families
  • Prohibits individuals with direct knowledge of child abuse or neglect from relying on another person with less direct knowledge to make the mandatory report
  • Mandates that reporters with good faith suspicion of child abuse or neglect must personally contact the Report Line rather than delegating this responsibility

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Reports Of Abuse Or Neglect.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/10/2015

Committee Referrals

Children; Youth & Families6/10/2015
Health & Human Development4/28/2015

Full Bill Text

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