Ohio HB371 mandates elected officials to report suspected child abuse or neglect.

Ohio HB371 requires elected officials to report suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities. The bill outlines procedures for reporting, including the requirement to inform the subject of the investigation and the right to request investigation status updates. It also specifies that certain communications, like those in attorney-client or physician-patient relationships, are exempt from mandatory reporting. The bill further details the handling of reports, including confidentiality, immunity for good faith reporting, and penalties for false reporting.

Ohio HB371 mandates elected officials to report suspected child abuse or neglect.

Ohio HB371 requires elected officials to report suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities. The bill outlines procedures for reporting, including the requirement to inform the subject of the investigation and the right to request investigation status updates. It also specifies that certain communications, like those in attorney-client or physician-patient relationships, are exempt from mandatory reporting. The bill further details the handling of reports, including confidentiality, immunity for good faith reporting, and penalties for false reporting.