An Act amending Title 2 (Administrative Law and Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in practice and procedure, providing for child victims and witnesses.

This law creates a new section within Pennsylvania's administrative rules to better support children involved in abuse investigations. It allows the Department of Human Services to assign trained advocates to explain legal processes and help children cope with emotional stress during proceedings. Additionally, the bill permits children to testify using alternative methods, such as having a comfort person present or using video, to reduce trauma while they provide their statements. These changes apply specifically to cases where a child is a witness or subject in an abuse or exploitation report handled by state agencies.