HB 1116

Abstract

Child abuse and neglect; valid complaint. Removesfrom the elements of a valid complaint or report of child abuse orneglect the requirement that the alleged abuser be the alleged victimchild's parent or caretaker. The bill requires a local departmentof social services (local department) that receives a complaint orreport of child abuse or neglect over which it does not have jurisdictionto forward such complaint or report to the appropriate local department.