SB723

In child protective services, further providing for responsibility for investigation, for responsibilities of county agency for child protective services, for county agency requirements for general protective services and for purchase of services.

Introduced·5/5/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB723 amends child protective services laws to clarify responsibilities for investigation, county agency duties, and service purchasing.

Pennsylvania SB723 amends Title 23 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to refine the responsibilities of county agencies in child protective services. The county agency is designated as the sole civil agency for receiving and investigating reports of child abuse, with exceptions for specific cases. The bill also outlines the department's role in assisting county agencies, including forming task forces and setting staff-to-family ratios.

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Where it stands

Current
Aging & Youth Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

May 5, 2025

Senate

Referred to Aging & Youth