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HB1409
HB1409: Proposed Changes to Reporting Child Abuse
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 4:37 AM
In one sentence
This bill proposed updating laws on who must report child abuse and how reports are submitted, but the governor vetoed it.
What it does
- Proposed revising rules for people required by law to report suspected child abuse.
- Proposed providing new definitions related to parent-child relationships and reporting duties.
- Proposed requiring the use of a secure web-based platform for submitting reports.
Who it affects
- People legally required to report child abuse
- State agencies handling cases involving parents and children
Limits and unknowns
- The governor vetoed this bill, so it did not become law.
- It is unknown if lawmakers later voted to override the veto.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Domestic relations; revise mandated reporting of child abuse
Official activity
Bill history
- House Date Vetoed by Governor