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MO SB113
Bill
Status
1/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
Eric Schmitt
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AI Summary
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Repeals and replaces section 210.115 of Missouri Revised Statutes regarding mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect.
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Expands mandatory reporting requirement to any person eighteen years of age or older who observes a child being subjected to sexual abuse, requiring immediate report to the division or any law enforcement agency.
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Clarifies that "abuse" includes abuse inflicted by any person, not limited to those responsible for the child's care, custody, and control.
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Maintains existing provisions allowing reports to law enforcement agencies or juvenile offices in addition to the division, and permits reports to other states' child protection agencies when the victim resides in or was injured in another state.
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions of mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
1/30/2013