Expands reporting requirements for the Department of Health and Human Services to law enforcement.

The bill mandates that caseworkers can enter public places like schools and child care agencies to interview a child without parental consent if there is suspicion of sexual abuse, physical injury, or crime victimization. The department must report such cases to local law enforcement within 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays, and send a copy to the county attorney. Law enforcement cannot rely on the department for investigation information unless required by protocol.

Expands reporting requirements for the Department of Health and Human Services to law enforcement.

The bill mandates that caseworkers can enter public places like schools and child care agencies to interview a child without parental consent if there is suspicion of sexual abuse, physical injury, or crime victimization. The department must report such cases to local law enforcement within 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays, and send a copy to the county attorney. Law enforcement cannot rely on the department for investigation information unless required by protocol.