HB3442

Establishes provisions relating to reports of child abuse or neglect

Introduced·2/25/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB3442 establishes provisions for reporting and handling child abuse or neglect cases, including maintaining a state repository and central.

Missouri HB3442 sets up procedures for managing reports of child abuse or neglect. It mandates the Department of Social Services to maintain a state repository and a central registry of substantiated reports. The bill outlines specific circumstances under which the department can search the registry and report findings to courts. It also details confidentiality rules and the process for handling inconclusive investigations. Violations of confidentiality provisions can lead to criminal prosecution.

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Where it stands

Current
Emerging Issues Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Feb 26

House

Read Second Time (H)

Feb 25

House

Introduced and Read First Time (H)