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MS SB2789
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Angela Turner-Ford
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AI Summary
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Allows the Department of Human Services to disclose child abuse or neglect investigation records, including identities of anonymous reporters, to attorneys who issue a subpoena duces tecum in pending litigation where the allegation is material to the case
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Requires the Department of Human Services to withhold document production for 30 days after receiving a subpoena to allow opposing parties time to file a motion to quash
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Grants defense attorneys in abuse or neglect prosecutions access to a child's records, though identifying information about the child cannot be released to the public
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Effective date of July 1, 2018
Legislative Description
Child abuse and neglect; provide for release of file in response to subpoena.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018