Child or adult abuse or neglect; animal control officers required to report. (SB935)

Introduced By

Sen. Patsy Ticer (D-Alexandria) with support from co-patrons Del. Jim Scott (D-Merrifield), and Del. Vivian Watts (D-Annandale)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Mandatory cross-reporting by protective services agencies. Adds animal control officers to the list of persons required to report known or suspected child or adult abuse or neglect. Requires mandatory cross-reporting of known or suspected animal abuse by individuals required to report child or adult abuse or neglect. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/09/2007Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 078131828
01/09/2007Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
01/18/2007Impact statement from DPB (SB935)