Modifies the centralized child abuse reporting system requirements to allow, but not require, the Department of Human Services to include a website for electronic reports of suspected child abuse.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In Senate Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 Senate
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-02-18 Senate
Motion to rerefer to Committee on Human Services carried. Ayes, 28; Excused, 2--Linthicum, Taylor.
2025-02-11 Senate
Second reading.
2025-02-10 Senate
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
2025-02-04 Senate
Work Session held.
2025-01-23 Senate
Public Hearing held.
2025-01-17 Senate
Referred to Human Services.
2025-01-13 Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act gives DHS the option to make a website for child abuse reporting but does not require DHS to do so. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.7).
Modifies the centralized child abuse reporting system requirements to allow, but not require, the Department of Human Services to include a website for electronic reports of suspected child abuse.
<b>Declares an emergency, effective on passage.</b>
Relating to: Relating to the centralized child abuse reporting system; declaring an emergency.
Current location: In Senate Committee