SENATE BILL 27

File Code: Family Law

Sponsored By:

Senators Mooney and Stone

Entitled:

Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations - Rights of Alleged Abuser or Neglecter

Synopsis:

Requiring a local department of social services, at the first contact with an individual alleged to have abused or neglected a child, to advise the individual of the specific complaints or allegations against the individual, in a manner that is consistent with federal and State laws protecting the rights of the person who made the report.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

11/4

Pre-filed

1/12

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/14

Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.

3/7

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Alexander X. Mooney, District 3

Senator Norman R. Stone, Jr., District 6

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CHILD ABUSE

DISCLOSURE

FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION; ANNULMENT; DIVORCE; etc

INVESTIGATIONS AND INQUIRIES -see also- CRIM BCKGRND INVEST.

SOCIAL SERVICES -see also- WELFARE

Bill affects the following Statute:

Family Law

( 5-706 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered