Guardian ad litem; mandatory reporting of child abuse or neglect, exception. (SB387)

Introduced By

Sen. Steve Martin (R-Chesterfield)

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

Guardian ad litem; mandatory reporting of child abuse or neglect. Requires any guardian ad litem who has been appointed by a court to represent a child to report suspected child abuse or neglect to a local department of social services or to the Department of Social Services' toll-free child abuse and neglect hotline. Amends § 63.2-1509 (“Physicians, nurses, teachers, etc., to report certain injuries to children; penalty for failure to report.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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Comments

Marsha Maines writes:

while the 'GAL's seem to be biased, if 'anyone' sees abuse, they should have the authority to report it.

Posted 53 months ago.