Maryland SB484 amends child abuse and neglect reporting requirements, focusing on trafficking victims and substance-exposed newborns.
Maryland SB484 revises the state's approach to reporting child abuse and neglect, particularly for children suspected of being victims of sex or labor trafficking. The bill mandates that local departments investigate such reports, referring children to regional navigators and assessing safety risks. Health care practitioners must report suspected substance-exposed newborns to the Department of Human Services, which will coordinate with local departments.
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