Child abuse and neglect; reporting requirements by ministers of religion, civil penalty. (HB1434)
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Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect; civil penalty. Requires any regular minister, priest, rabbi, or accredited practitioner to report suspected child abuse or neglect to a local department of social services or the Department of Social Services' toll-free child abuse and neglect hotline. The bill exempts from the mandatory reporting requirement information required by the doctrine of the religious organization or denomination to be kept in a confidential manner and information that the practitioner would not be required to disclose in court testimony pursuant to other Code provisions. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/17/2006 | Presented and ordered printed 066196248 |
01/17/2006 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/25/2006 | Fiscal impact statement from DPB (HB1434) |
02/15/2006 | Left in Courts of Justice |