Melanie George Smith
- Democratic
Primary
This Act makes updates to how reports of child abuse and neglect are handled by the various members of the multidisciplinary team. The Act codifies the multidisciplinary team and case. The Act adds additional duties to the Investigation Coordinator, law enforcement, the Department of Justice and the Division of Family Services that are current best practices but not required by law. The Act reorganizes the section pertaining to the Division of Family Services to reflect current best practices. The Act allows nurse practitioners to take emergency protective custody. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Signed by Governor
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 NOT VOTING
Reported Out of Committee (Judicial & Community Affairs) in Senate with 3 On Its Merits
Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
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