Relates to information required to be provided in certain calls made to the statewide central register of child abuse and maltreatment
This bill requires anyone reporting suspected child abuse or maltreatment to the statewide central register to provide their name and contact details when making the call. It directly affects all callers - both mandated reporters (like teachers) and the public - by mandating this information be collected during reports. If a caller declines to provide it, the register must connect them to a supervisor who explains confidentiality protections and alternative support resources. The bill ensures reports cannot be transmitted for investigation without this information, except for mandated reporters or if the caller is a minor. This change aims to improve report accuracy while maintaining confidentiality safeguards.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026
Last action Jan 29, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrew Hevesi
DDemocratic
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