Ohio HB346, V.J.'s Law, amends child abuse reporting requirements in Ohio.

Ohio HB346, V.J.'s Law, modifies the state's child abuse reporting requirements. It mandates that certain professionals report suspected child abuse or neglect to both a peace officer and the public children services agency. The bill specifies that a report must be made if a person knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that a child has suffered or faces a threat of physical or mental harm. It also outlines immunity from civil or criminal liability for those reporting in good faith and participating in related medical examinations or judicial proceedings.

Ohio HB346, V.J.'s Law, amends child abuse reporting requirements in Ohio.

Ohio HB346, V.J.'s Law, modifies the state's child abuse reporting requirements. It mandates that certain professionals report suspected child abuse or neglect to both a peace officer and the public children services agency. The bill specifies that a report must be made if a person knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that a child has suffered or faces a threat of physical or mental harm. It also outlines immunity from civil or criminal liability for those reporting in good faith and participating in related medical examinations or judicial proceedings.