SB 112
Gives immunity from civil or criminal liability to persons reporting suspected child abuse to proper authorities
Sponsor:
LR Number:
0840S.01I
Last Action:
1/20/2011 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
Journal Page:
S126
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2011

Current Bill Summary

SB 112 - This act provides immunity from any civil or criminal liability to any person who reports a case of suspected child abuse, neglect or assault to the proper authorities of a medical institution, school facility, or public or private agency. Such immunity shall be from any action taken by any of the above listed entities as a result of notification of suspected abuse.

This act is identical to HB 532 (2009).

ADRIANE CROUSE

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