HB 1261 (2018)
Summary:
Increases the length of time the state keeps abuse and neglect reports, from one year to seven years for screened-out reports, from three years to ten years for unfounded reports, and from seven years to indefinitely for founded reports. The House amended the bill to only keep screened-out reports for four years. The House amendment also directs the state to keep reports "unfounded but with reasonable concern" indefinitely.
Bill Became Law?:
Yes
Status Detail:
Signed by Governor
