Texas SB128 mandates monthly hospital reports on suspected child abuse, exploitation, or neglect and authorizes administrative penalties for.

Texas SB128 amends the Health and Safety Code to require hospitals to submit monthly reports to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services regarding suspected child abuse, exploitation, or neglect. Each report must include the number of reports made by the hospital or its agents, whether the hospital informed the child's parent or guardian of their right to seek an alternative medical opinion, and any diagnostic codes used. Hospitals must also submit affidavits from physicians detailing the use of such codes.

Texas SB128 mandates monthly hospital reports on suspected child abuse, exploitation, or neglect and authorizes administrative penalties for.

Texas SB128 amends the Health and Safety Code to require hospitals to submit monthly reports to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services regarding suspected child abuse, exploitation, or neglect. Each report must include the number of reports made by the hospital or its agents, whether the hospital informed the child's parent or guardian of their right to seek an alternative medical opinion, and any diagnostic codes used. Hospitals must also submit affidavits from physicians detailing the use of such codes.