SB 1030

Abstract

Requires Judicial Department, in collaboration with Public Defense Services Commission, to study child welfare investigations and improvements necessary to align rights and procedural protections of parents and children involved in child welfare investigations with those afforded to defendants in criminal proceedings. Directs department, in collaboration with Public Defense Services Commission, to submit findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to judiciary not later than September 15, 2024. Modifies offense of making false report of child abuse. Punishes first offense by maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Punishes second or subsequent offense by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Creates civil cause of action for false report of child abuse.