SB436

In child protective services, further providing for definitions, for reporting procedure, for disposition of complaints received, for responsibility for investigation, for access to information in Statewide database, for information in Statewide database and for release of information in confidential reports.

Introduced·3/17/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB436 amends child protective services to enhance reporting and handling of suspected child abuse involving military families.

Pennsylvania SB436 amends Title 23 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to enhance child protective services, particularly concerning military families. The bill updates definitions, reporting procedures, and responsibilities for investigations. It mandates immediate notification to county agencies and Family Advocacy Program representatives when a report involves a military family. The Statewide database must include information on whether a report concerns a military family. The act takes effect in one year.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Health And Human Services: Reported as Committed

12 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 11, 2025

10:30 AM

Health & Human Services (s) Hearing

History

Jun 23, 2025

Senate

Second consideration

Jun 23, 2025

Senate

Re-referred to Appropriations

Jun 11, 2025

Senate

Reported as committed