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IN HB1318
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carolyn Jackson
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AI Summary
- DCS caseworkers must physically examine the head, face, arms, legs, chest, and back of children under age 5 who are subjects of abuse reports
- If evidence of abuse is found on a child under 5, the caseworker must immediately take custody, arrange color photographs of trauma areas, order a medical examination, and if medically indicated, a radiological examination
- For children age 5 and older, DCS may conduct a health screening or medical examination but is not required to perform the physical examination mandated for younger children
- DCS is responsible for reimbursing costs of photographs, health screenings, medical examinations, and x-rays
- Effective July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Physical examinations in CHINS investigations.
Last Action
Representative Patterson added as coauthor
1/22/2026
Committee Referrals
Family, Children and Human Affairs1/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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