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ID S1050
Bill
Status
2/7/2023
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
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Department of Health and Welfare must notify parents or custodians in writing within 72 hours of first in-person contact during a child abuse, neglect, or abandonment investigation.
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Notification must inform subjects of their right to refuse to answer questions, consult with an attorney, refuse entry to their home, and refuse questioning of minor children unless authorized by warrant or court order.
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Parents or custodians may voluntarily waive these rights, and can revoke the waiver at any time during the investigation.
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Notification must be provided on a standardized form that explicitly lists all four rights and clarifies the investigation is not criminal in nature.
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Parents and custodians have legal standing to challenge violations of this section and may recover costs and attorney's fees if the challenge succeeds.
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Act takes effect July 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to require a notification of rights to parents or other concerned persons during an investigation of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment.
CHILD PROTECTION
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to Judiciary & Rules
2/8/2023