Child Abuse and Neglect – Investigations – Timeliness
Sponsor: Delegate Valentino-SmithCommittee: JudiciarySubject: Family LawStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 200 (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the State Department of Human Services to implement policies requiring a local department of social services or the appropriate law enforcement agency that fails to conduct a child abuse or neglect investigation or complete a certain report within certain statutory time frames to report the delay and the reason for the delay in a certain manner; requiring the Department to assess certain studies and methodologies, develop a certain assessment, and complete the assessment by December 1, 2024; etc.
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Testimony (4)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Jordan, Lisae Clobbyist | Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Valentino-Smith, Delegate Valentino-Smithlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Hessler, Thereselobbyist | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | valentino-smith, geraldine | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVJordan, Lisae CMaryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)Registered for: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
FAVHessler, ThereseRegistered for: City of Gaithersburg; Elevate Recovery Centers; Evolve Kids Care; Evolve Life Centers; High Roller Technologies; Laila's Gift…