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Expands the definition of perpetrator and provides for the removal of juvenile perpetrators from the child abuse database (Act 117).

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Provides for the electronic reporting of child abuse (Act 29).

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Provides for the exchange of medical information between a certified medical practitioner and a county children and youth agency in the investigation of a case of suspected child abuse or neglect.

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Strengthens and clarifies the requirements for both health care providers and county children and youth agencies with regard to the mandatory reporting and investigation of infants identified as being affected by the mother's illegal substance abuse (Act 4).

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Provides for the expedited appeals of indicated child abuse reports (Act 119).

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Protects children by providing additional definitions related to child abuse; provides for reporting guidelines; allows county agencies to release information regarding fatal incidents of abuse to the public (Act 44).

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Extends whistleblower protection for employees who make reports of suspected child abuse to all those who make such reports, not just mandated reporters (Act 34).

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Protects children of suspected abuse and anyone involved in the investigation of suspected child abuse by providing additional safeguards relating to the investigation (Act 123).

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The records of the Children and Youth Committee from the 2013-2014 session, the Republicans in majority. The Chairs of the committee were Katherine Watson (majority) and Louise Williams Bishop (minority). The majority Vice Chair was Dan Moul and Michelle Brownlee served as minority Vice Chair. The Secretaries were Tarah Toohil (majority) and Mark Rozzi (minority).The Committee met to discuss and vote on various bills related to child abuse, foster care, and adoption. The...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The records of the Children and Youth Committee from the 2013-2014 session, the Republicans in majority. The Chairs of the committee were Katherine Watson (majority) and Louise Williams Bishop (minority). The majority Vice Chair was Dan Moul and Michelle Brownlee served as minority Vice Chair. The Secretaries were Tarah Toohil (majority) and Mark Rozzi (minority).The Committee met to discuss and vote on various bills related to child abuse, foster care, and adoption. The...