HB371

Make elected officials mandatory child abuse, neglect reporters

Introduced·6/18/25
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Safety Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Nov 4, 2025

9:30 AM

House Public Safety Young, 3rd Hearing, Prop/Opp/IP Testimony PA

Oct 28, 2025

9:30 AM

House Public Safety Young, 2nd Hearing, Proponent Testimony PA

History

Sep 15, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Public Safety

Jun 18, 2025

House

Introduced