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HCS/SCS#2/SB 155 - The act modifies the law regarding the reporting of child abuse and neglect. The Children's Division of the Department of Social Services is required to expunge identifying information 45 days after the conclusion of the investigation when there was insufficient evidence of abuse or neglect or when the allegation of abuse or neglect was made maliciously, for purposes of harassment or retaliation. The division is required to retain information in reports initiated by a mandatory reporter for five years when the division finds there is insufficient evidence of abuse or neglect. For all other reporters, the division will keep identifying information for two years. ANDY LYSKOWSKI
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