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MO HB1491
Bill
Status
1/24/2012
Primary Sponsor
Marsha Haefner
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AI Summary
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Modifies section 210.115 to require mandatory reporters to "immediately report" suspected child abuse or neglect to the division, rather than allowing them to "cause a report to be made"
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Applies to physicians, nurses, teachers, social workers, law enforcement, mental health professionals, and other designated individuals with responsibility for child care
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Expands the definition of "abuse" to include abuse inflicted by any person, not just those responsible for the child's care, custody and control
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Allows persons in charge of institutions to become responsible for making reports after being notified by staff members
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Permits voluntary reporting by any person who suspects child abuse or neglect, and allows reports to law enforcement or juvenile offices in addition to the division
Legislative Description
Requires a mandatory reporter of child abuse and neglect to make a report and removes the option of causing a report to be made
Last Action
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
3/28/2012