Pennsylvania HB2474 amends child protective services to clarify exclusions from child abuse and reporting requirements for suspected child abuse.

Pennsylvania HB2474 amends Title 23 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to modify exclusions from child abuse and reporting requirements for suspected child abuse. It specifies that acts such as rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault, and indecent exposure against a child are subject to reporting requirements. The bill also mandates that staff members of institutions, schools, facilities, or agencies report suspected child abuse immediately and notify the person in charge or designated agent.

Pennsylvania HB2474 amends child protective services to clarify exclusions from child abuse and reporting requirements for suspected child abuse.

Pennsylvania HB2474 amends Title 23 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to modify exclusions from child abuse and reporting requirements for suspected child abuse. It specifies that acts such as rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault, and indecent exposure against a child are subject to reporting requirements. The bill also mandates that staff members of institutions, schools, facilities, or agencies report suspected child abuse immediately and notify the person in charge or designated agent.