SB559 Alabama 2012 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, certain persons, firms, corporations, and officials are required to report child abuse and neglect, and other persons may report child abuse and neglect if the person has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is being abused or neglected
This bill would require all persons to report child abuse and neglect if the person has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is being abused or neglected
This bill would repeal the provisions of law which provide that a person may make such a report of child abuse or neglect if the person has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is being abused or neglected
To amend Section 26-14-3, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to reporting child abuse and neglect; to require all persons to report child abuse or neglect if the person has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is being abused or neglected; and to repeal Section 26-14-4, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to permissive reporting of child abuse or neglect.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
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| April 24, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | SB559 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |