SB 112 – Gives immunity from civil or criminal liability to persons reporting suspected child abuse to proper authorities

• Sponsor: Kraus
• LR Number: 0840S.01I
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 1/20/2011 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
• Journal Page: S126
• Effective Date: August 28, 2011

Current Bill Summary

SB 112 - This act provides immunity from any civil or criminal liability to any person who reports a case of suspected child abuse, neglect or assault to the proper authorities of a medical institution, school facility, or public or private agency. Such immunity shall be from any action taken by any of the above listed entities as a result of notification of suspected abuse.

This act is identical to HB 532 (2009).

ADRIANE CROUSE