Senate Bill 663

Prohibits Department of Human Services from disclosing records and reports related to child abuse investigations to certain entities unless court finds report of abuse is founded. Requires department to record any questioning of parent or child regarding suspected child abuse and to make recording available to parent or child. Directs law enforcement agency to provide copy of finalized report of suspected child abuse to person making report and alleged victim of abuse no more than five days after report is finalized. Requires hospital or other entity conducting interviews regarding suspected child abuse to provide copy of interview report to person being interviewed no later than seven business days after report is finalized. Prohibits department from administering medication, haircut, vaccination or, if child is under 14 years of age, abortion or birth control to child in protective custody without consent of custodial parent or legal guardian or, if custodial parent or legal guardian is unavailable, juvenile court. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

In the Senate

• Dennis Linthicum

  Sponsor

• Kim Thatcher

  Chief co-sponsor

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In the Senate Jan 11 – Jun 26

1. Jan 11Introduced
2. Jan 19Sent to Human Services, Mental Health and Recovery
3. Feb 23Heard in Human Services, Mental Health and Recovery
4. Jun 26Died when the session ended