California AB653 adds talent agents, managers, and coaches to the list of mandated reporters for child abuse.

AB653, known as The Child Abuse Mandated Entertainment Reporter Act (CAMERA), amends the Penal Code to include talent agents, managers, and coaches as mandated reporters for child abuse. Mandated reporters must report suspected child abuse or neglect to authorities. Failure to report is a misdemeanor. The bill also encourages training for mandated reporters, including those in entertainment industries, and requires certain employers to provide this training.

California AB653 adds talent agents, managers, and coaches to the list of mandated reporters for child abuse.

AB653, known as The Child Abuse Mandated Entertainment Reporter Act (CAMERA), amends the Penal Code to include talent agents, managers, and coaches as mandated reporters for child abuse. Mandated reporters must report suspected child abuse or neglect to authorities. Failure to report is a misdemeanor. The bill also encourages training for mandated reporters, including those in entertainment industries, and requires certain employers to provide this training.