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	1	+	Second Regular Session
	2	+	Seventy-third General Assembly
	3	+	STATE OF COLORADO
	4	+	REREVISED
	5	+	This Version Includes All Amendments
	6	+	Adopted in the Second House
	7	+	LLS NO. 22-0201.02 Alana Rosen x2606
1	8		HOUSE BILL 22-1240
2		-	BY REPRESENTATIVE(S) Froelich and Young, Amabile, Bernett,
3		-	Boesenecker, Cutter, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hooton, Jodeh, Kipp, Lindsay,
4		-	Lontine, Michaelson Jenet, Ricks, Sullivan, Titone, Valdez A.;
5		-	also SENATOR(S) Fields and Simpson, Buckner, Cooke, Danielson,
6		-	Hansen, Lee, Pettersen, Rodriguez, Story, Fenberg.
	9	+	House Committees Senate Committees
	10	+	Judiciary Judiciary
	11	+	Appropriations Appropriations
	12	+	A BILL FOR AN ACT
7	13		C
8		-	ONCERNING ENHANCING MANDATORY REPORTING FOR PEOPLE REQUIRED
9		-	TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE
10		-	, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, MAKING
11		-	AN APPROPRIATION
12		-	.
13		-
14		-	Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
15		-	SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 19-3-302 as
16		-	follows:
17		-	19-3-302. Legislative declaration. (1) The general assembly
18		-	declares that the complete reporting of child abuse is a matter of public
19		-	concern and that, in enacting this part 3, it is the intent of the general
20		-	assembly to protect the best interests of children of this state and to offer
21		-	protective services in order to prevent any further harm to a child suffering
22		-	from abuse. It is also the intent of the general assembly that if a county or
23		-	group of counties decides to establish a child protection team, that the child
24		-	NOTE: This bill has been prepared for the signatures of the appropriate legislative
25		-	officers and the Governor. To determine whether the Governor has signed the bill
26		-	or taken other action on it, please consult the legislative status sheet, the legislative
27		-	history, or the Session Laws.
28		-	________
29		-	Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material added to existing law; dashes
30		-	through words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law and such material is not part of
31		-	the act. protection teams publicly discuss public agencies' responses to child abuse
32		-	and neglect reports so that the public and the general assembly are better
33		-	informed concerning the operation and administration of this part 3.
34		-	(2) (a) T
35		-	HE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FURTHER DECLARES THAT
36		-	REQUIRING PEOPLE TO REPORT KNOWN OR SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE OR
37		-	NEGLECT PURSUANT TO THIS PART
38		-	3 IMPACTS THE PEOPLE REPORTING AS
39		-	WELL AS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
40		-	. AS A RESULT OF IMPLICIT BIAS ,
41		-	UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES , COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, AND PERSONS
42		-	WITH DISABILITIES ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED BY THE
43		-	MANDATORY REPORTING SYSTEM
44		-	. TO CREATE A MORE EQUITABLE
45		-	MANDATORY REPORTING SYSTEM
46		-	, PEOPLE REQUIRED TO REPORT CHILD
47		-	ABUSE OR NEGLECT MUST HAVE ACCESS TO NECESSARY RESOURCES TO
48		-	REPORT CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT
49		-	, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
50		-	(I) S
51		-	PECIALIZED TRAINING TO ADDRESS AND DECREASE THE
52		-	DISPROPORTIONATE IMPACT ON UNDER
53		-	-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES ,
54		-	COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES;
55		-	(II) S
56		-	TANDARDIZED TRAINING AND MATERIALS ; AND
57		-	(III) INFORMATION REGARDING OBLIGATIONS AND PROTECTIONS
58		-	PURSUANT TO THE LAW
59		-	.
60		-	(b) A
61		-	DDITIONALLY, THROUGH THE CREATION OF A MANDATORY
62		-	REPORTER TASK FORCE IN THIS PART
63		-	3, DIVERSE REPRESENTATIVES FROM
64		-	STATEWIDE ORGANIZATIONS SERVING FAMILIES AND YOUTH SHALL ANALYZE
65		-	BEST PRACTICES AND MAY RECOMMEND CHANGES TO TRAINING MATERIALS
66		-	AND REPORTING PROCEDURES
67		-	.
68		-	SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 19-3-304.2 as
69		-	follows:
70		-	19-3-304.2. Mandatory reporter task force - creation - reporting
71		-	- definitions - repeal. (1) A
72		-	S USED IN THIS SECTION, UNLESS THE CONTEXT
73		-	OTHERWISE REQUIRES
74		-	:
75		-	(a) "I
76		-	MPLICIT BIAS" MEANS A BIAS OR PREJUDICE THAT IS PRESENT
77		-	TOWARD AN INDIVIDUAL OR A GROUP OF PEOPLE WITHOUT CONSCIOUS
78		-	KNOWLEDGE
79		-	.
80		-	PAGE 2-HOUSE BILL 22-1240 (b) "MANDATORY REPORTER" MEANS A PERSON WHO IS REQUIRED TO
81		-	REPORT CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT PURSUANT TO SECTION
82		-	19-3-304.
83		-	(c) "M
84		-	EDICAL CHILD ABUSE" MEANS WHEN A CHILD RECEIVES
85		-	UNNECESSARY AND HARMFUL OR POTENTIALLY HARMFUL MEDICAL CARE
86		-	DUE TO A CAREGIVER
87		-	'S OVERT ACTIONS, INCLUDING EXAGGERATING THE
88		-	CHILD
89		-	'S MEDICAL SYMPTOMS, LYING ABOUT THE CHILD'S MEDICAL HISTORY
90		-	OR FABRICATING THE CHILD
91		-	'S MEDICAL HISTORY, OR INTENTIONALLY
92		-	INDUCING ILLNESS IN THE CHILD
93		-	.
94		-	(2) T
95		-	HERE IS CREATED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CHILD PROTECTION
96		-	OMBUDSMAN
97		-	, ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 19-3.3-102, THE
98		-	MANDATORY REPORTER TASK FORCE
99		-	, REFERRED TO IN THIS SECTION AS THE
100		-	"TASK FORCE". THE PURPOSE OF THE TASK FORCE IS TO ANALYZE BEST
101		-	PRACTICES AND RECOMMEND CHANGES TO TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AND
102		-	REPORTING PROCEDURES
103		-	. THE TASK FORCE SHALL ANALYZE THE
104		-	EFFECTIVENESS OF MANDATORY REPORTING AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH
105		-	SYSTEMIC ISSUES
106		-	, INCLUDING THE DISPROPORTIONATE IMPACT OF
107		-	MANDATORY REPORTING ON UNDER
108		-	-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES ,
109		-	COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. THE TASK FORCE
110		-	SHALL FOCUS ON SERVING UNDER
111		-	-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES , COMMUNITIES
112		-	OF COLOR
113		-	, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY
114		-	IMPACTED BY THE MANDATORY REPORTING SYSTEM
115		-	. THE TASK FORCE MAY
116		-	PROPOSE CLARIFICATIONS TO THE LAW TO HELP IMPLEMENT ITS
117		-	RECOMMENDATIONS
118		-	. THE TASK FORCE MAY MAKE FINDINGS AND
119		-	RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
120		-	, THE GOVERNOR, AND THE
121		-	STATE DEPARTMENT ON ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGISLATIVE C HANGES TO
122		-	UPDATE MANDATORY REPORTER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AND REPORTING
123		-	PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT AND TO CREATE AN
124		-	EQUITABLE MANDATORY REPORTING SYSTEM FOR ALL
125		-	COLORADO FAMILIES
126		-	AND CHILDREN
127		-	, INCLUDING HOW TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF
128		-	MANDATORY REPORTING AND MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF MANDATORY
129		-	REPORTING ON UNDER
130		-	-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES , COMMUNITIES OF COLOR,
131		-	AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
132		-	(3) (a) T
133		-	HE TASK FORCE CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS :
134		-	(I) T
135		-	HE CHILD PROTECTION OMBUDSMAN , AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION
136		-	19-3.3-102, OR THE CHILD PROTECTION OMBUDSMAN 'S DESIGNEE;
137		-	PAGE 3-HOUSE BILL 22-1240 (II) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT TO BE
138		-	APPOINTED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT
139		-	, OR
140		-	THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
141		-	'S DESIGNEE;
142		-	(III) O
143		-	NE MEMBER REPRESENTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
144		-	SAFETY TO BE APPOINTED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT
145		-	OF PUBLIC SAFETY
146		-	, OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S DESIGNEE;
147		-	(IV) O
148		-	NE MEMBER REPRESENTING THE DEPARTMENT OF
149		-	REGULATORY AGENCIES TO BE APPOINTED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF
150		-	THE DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES
151		-	, OR THE EXECUTIVE
152		-	DIRECTOR
153		-	'S DESIGNEE;
154		-	(V) O
155		-	NE MEMBER REPRESENTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
156		-	TO BE APPOINTED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION OF THE
157		-	DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
158		-	, OR THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION 'S
159		-	DESIGNEE
160		-	; AND
161		-	(VI) THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS , WHO SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE
162		-	CHILD PROTECTION OMBUDSMAN OR THE CHILD PROTECTION OMBUDSMAN
163		-	'S
164		-	DESIGNEE
165		-	:
166		-	(A) O
167		-	NE MEMBER REPRESENTING A STATEWIDE EDUCATION
168		-	ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES RURAL AREAS
169		-	;
170		-	(B) O
171		-	NE MEMBER REPRESENTING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ;
172		-	(C) O
173		-	NE MEMBER REPRESENTING RURAL COUNTY DEPARTMENTS ;
174		-	(D) O
175		-	NE MEMBER REPRESENTING URBAN COUNTY DEPARTMENTS ;
176		-	(E) O
177		-	NE MEMBER REPRESENTING COURT -APPOINTED SPECIAL
178		-	ADVOCATES
179		-	, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 13-91-103;
180		-	(F) O
181		-	NE MEMBER REPRESENTING THE OFFICE OF THE CHILD 'S
182		-	REPRESENTATIVE
183		-	, AS ESTABLISHED IN SECTION 13-91-104;
184		-	(G) O
185		-	NE MEMBER REPRESENTING A CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER , AS
186		-	DEFINED IN SECTION
187		-	19-1-103;
188		-	PAGE 4-HOUSE BILL 22-1240 (H) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS ;
189		-	(I) O
190		-	NE MEMBER REPRESENTING THE OFFICE OF THE STATE PUBLIC
191		-	DEFENDER
192		-	, AS CREATED IN SECTION 21-1-101, OR THE OFFICE OF THE
193		-	ALTERNATE DEFENSE COUNSEL
194		-	, AS CREATED IN SECTION 21-2-101;
195		-	(J) O
196		-	NE MEMBER REPRESENTING A COUNTY ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE OR
197		-	A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING COUNTY ATTORNEYS
198		-	' OFFICES;
199		-	(K) O
200		-	NE MEMBER REPRESENTING THE OFFICE OF THE RESPONDENT
201		-	PARENTS
202		-	' COUNSEL, AS CREATED IN SECTION 13-92-103;
203		-	(L) O
204		-	NE MEMBER REPRESENTING FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS ;
205		-	(M) O
206		-	NE MEMBER REPRESENTING A STATEWIDE NONGOVERNMENTAL
207		-	ORGANIZATION SPECIALIZING IN THE PREVENTION OF CHILD MALTREATMENT
208		-	;
209		-	(N) O
210		-	NE MEMBER FROM A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING
211		-	HOSPITALS
212		-	;
213		-	(O) O
214		-	NE MEMBER FROM A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING
215		-	MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
216		-	;
217		-	(P) O
218		-	NE MEMBER FROM A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING
219		-	MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
220		-	;
221		-	(Q) O
222		-	NE MEMBER FROM A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING
223		-	CHILDREN AND YOUTH
224		-	;
225		-	(R) O
226		-	NE MEMBER FROM A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING
227		-	PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
228		-	;
229		-	(S) F
230		-	IVE MEMBERS REPRESENTING INDIVIDUALS WITH LIVED
231		-	EXPERIENCE IN THE MANDATORY REPORTING SYSTEM
232		-	;
233		-	(T) O
234		-	NE MEMBER FROM A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION SERVING
235		-	UNDER
236		-	-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES ;
237		-	(U) O
238		-	NE MEMBER WHO IS AN ACADEMIC EXPERT ON THE MANDATORY
239		-	REPORTING SYSTEM EMPLOYED AT A STATE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER
240		-	PAGE 5-HOUSE BILL 22-1240 EDUCATION;
241		-	(V) O
242		-	NE MEMBER REPRESENTING A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION
243		-	SERVING OR REPRESENTING VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC
244		-	VIOLENCE
245		-	;
246		-	(W) O
247		-	NE MEMBER REPRESENTING A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION
248		-	SERVING OR REPRESENTING VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE
249		-	;
250		-	(X) O
251		-	NE MEMBER REPRESENTING CONFIDENTIAL VICTIM ADVOCATES ;
252		-	AND
253		-	(Y) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING A STATE -LICENSED CHILD CARE
254		-	PROVIDER
255		-	, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 26-6-102 (6).
256		-	(b) T
257		-	HE APPOINTING AUTHORITIES SHALL MAKE APPOINTMENTS ON
258		-	OR BEFORE
259		-	DECEMBER 1, 2022. IN MAKING APPOINTMENTS, THE APPOINTING
260		-	AUTHORITIES SHALL SELECT MEMBERS WHO REPRESENT DIVERSE
261		-	GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS
262		-	, GENDERS, RELIGIONS, SOCIOECONOMIC STATUSES,
263		-	IMMIGRATION STATUSES, AND LANGUAGES. THE TERM OF THE APPOINTMENT
264		-	IS FOR THE DURATION OF THE TASK FORCE
265		-	. THE APPOINTING AUTHORITIES
266		-	SHALL FILL ANY VACANCY SUBJECT TO THE SAME QUALIFICATIONS AS THE
267		-	INITIAL APPOINTMENT
268		-	.
269		-	(4) E
270		-	ACH MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE SERVES WITHOUT
271		-	COMPENSATION
272		-	. NONGOVERNMENTAL MEMBERS MAY BE REIMBURSED FOR
273		-	REASONABLE EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES
274		-	PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION
275		-	.
276		-	(5) T
277		-	HE CHILD PROTECTION OMBUDSMAN OR THE CHILD PROTECTION
278		-	OMBUDSMAN
279		-	'S DESIGNEE SHALL SERVE AS THE CHAIR, AND THE TASK FORCE
280		-	SHALL SELECT A VICE
281		-	-CHAIR FROM AMONG ITS MEMBERS . THE CHAIR AND
282		-	THE VICE
283		-	-CHAIR SHALL SERVE FOR THE DURATION OF THE TASK FORCE AS
284		-	THE CHAIR AND THE VICE
285		-	-CHAIR.
286		-	(6) (a) T
287		-	HE CHILD PROTECTION OMBUDSMAN , OR THE CHILD
288		-	PROTECTION OMBUDSMAN
289		-	'S DESIGNEE, SHALL CONVENE THE FIRST MEETING
290		-	OF THE TASK FORCE NO LATER THAN
291		-	JANUARY 1, 2023. THE TASK FORCE
292		-	SHALL MEET AT LEAST ONCE EVERY OTHER MONTH UNTIL THE TASK FORCE
293		-	SUBMITS ITS FINAL REPORT
294		-	. THE CHAIR MAY CALL ADDITIONAL MEETINGS AS
295		-	PAGE 6-HOUSE BILL 22-1240 NECESSARY FOR THE TASK FORCE TO FULFILL ITS DUTIES . THE TASK FORCE
296		-	SHALL ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF THE TASK FORCE TO
297		-	PARTICIPATE IN MEETINGS REMOTELY
298		-	.
299		-	(b) T
300		-	HE CHILD PROTECTION OMBUDSMAN , OR THE CHILD PROTECTION
301		-	OMBUDSMAN
302		-	'S DESIGNEE, SHALL OPEN THE MEETINGS TO THE PUBLIC ,
303		-	PROVIDE ADVANCE PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE MEETINGS , AND ALLOW PUBLIC
304		-	COMMENTS AT THE MEETINGS
305		-	. THE CHILD PROTECTION OMBUDSMAN , OR THE
306		-	CHILD PROTECTION OMBUDSMAN
307		-	'S DESIGNEE, SHALL CONDUCT OUTREACH
308		-	AND ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN THE PUBLIC MEETINGS
309		-	.
310		-	(7) (a) P
311		-	URSUANT TO SUBSECTION (2) OF THIS SECTION, THE TASK
312		-	FORCE
313		-	, AT A MINIMUM, SHALL ANALYZE:
314		-	(I) W
315		-	HETHER A STUDY SHOULD BE CONDUCTED TO DETERMINE THE
316		-	EFFECTIVENESS OF MANDATORY REPORTING IN SERVING CHILDREN AND
317		-	FAMILIES AND DETERMINE THE NECESSARY FUNDING FOR A STUDY
318		-	. IF THE
319		-	TASK FORCE DETERMINES THERE SHOULD BE A STUDY
320		-	, THE STUDY MUST
321		-	INCLUDE AN ANALYSIS ON WHETHER ENHANCED SCREENING TECHNIQUES FOR
322		-	ACCEPTING REPORTS MAY MITIGATE THE DISPROPORTIONATE IMPACT OF
323		-	MANDATORY REPORTING ON UNDER
324		-	-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES ,
325		-	COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
326		-	(II) T
327		-	HE DISPROPORTIONATE IMPACT OF MANDATORY REPORTING ON
328		-	UNDER
329		-	-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES , COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, AND PERSONS
330		-	WITH DISABILITIES
331		-	;
332		-	(III) S
333		-	TANDARDIZED TRAINING THAT ADDRESSES IMPLICIT BIAS ;
334		-	(IV) A
335		-	LTERNATIVE PROCESSES AND SERVICES FOR FAMILIES WHO DO
336		-	NOT PRESENT MANDATORY REPORTERS WITH CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT
337		-	CONCERNS BUT WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM ALTERNATIVE SERVICES
338		-	;
339		-	(V) S
340		-	TANDARDIZED TRAINING THAT ADDRESSES THE REQUIREMENTS
341		-	OF THE LAW PURSUANT TO THIS PART
342		-	3;
343		-	(VI) T
344		-	HE DEFINITION OF "IMMEDIATELY" AND HOW REPORTING TIME
345		-	FRAMES AFFECT MANDATORY REPORTERS FROM DIFFERENT PROFESSIONS
346		-	;
347		-	(VII) R
348		-	EPORTING TIME FRAMES FOR MANDATORY REPORTERS WHO
349		-	PAGE 7-HOUSE BILL 22-1240 ARE CREATING A SAFETY PLAN FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE , SEXUAL
350		-	ASSAULT
351		-	, OR STALKING TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE VICTIM AND THE
352		-	VICTIM
353		-	'S FAMILY MEMBERS WHILE CREATING THE SAFETY PLAN ;
354		-	(VIII) M
355		-	EDICAL CHILD ABUSE AND THE PROCESS TO REPORT MEDICAL
356		-	CHILD ABUSE
357		-	;
358		-	(IX) W
359		-	HETHER MANDATORY REPORTERS SHOULD REPORT INCIDENTS
360		-	OBSERVED OUTSIDE OF A MANDATORY REPORTER
361		-	'S PROFESSIONAL CAPACITY;
362		-	(X) W
363		-	HETHER A MANDATORY REPORTER WHO IS EMPLOYED BY , AN
364		-	AGENT OF
365		-	, OR A CONTRACTOR FOR AN ATTORNEY WHO IS PROVIDING LEGAL
366		-	REPRESENTATION IS EXEMPT FROM THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
367		-	DESCRIBED IN SECTION
368		-	19-3-304;
369		-	(XI) M
370		-	ANDATORY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR MANDATORY
371		-	REPORTERS WHO HAVE KNOWLEDGE OR REASONABLE CAUSE TO KNOW OR
372		-	SUSPECT THAT A CHILD OR YOUTH IS THE VICTIM OF DATING VIOLENCE OR
373		-	SEXUAL ASSAULT
374		-	;
375		-	(XII) A
376		-	REPORTING PROCESS FOR TWO OR MORE MANDATORY
377		-	REPORTERS TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT WHO HAVE JOINT
378		-	KNOWLEDGE OR JOINT REASONABLE CAUSE TO MAKE A REPORT OF CHILD
379		-	ABUSE OR NEGLECT
380		-	;
381		-	(XIII) W
382		-	HETHER THE DUTY TO REPORT REMAINS WITH THE
383		-	MANDATORY REPORTER WHO HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO KNOW OR SUSPECT
384		-	THAT A CHILD HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT
385		-	;
386		-	(XIV) W
387		-	HETHER INSTITUTIONS THAT EMPLOY MANDATORY
388		-	REPORTERS MAY DEVELOP PROCEDURES TO ASSIST MANDATORY REPORTERS
389		-	IN FULFILLING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
390		-	, AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION
391		-	19-3-307;
392		-	(XV) T
393		-	RAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR PEOPLE APPLYING FOR OR
394		-	RENEWING A PROFESSIONAL LICENSE FOR A PROFESSION THAT IS IDENTIFIED
395		-	AS A PROFESSION REQUIRED TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT PURSUANT
396		-	TO SECTION
397		-	19-3-304;
398		-	(XVI) T
399		-	HE PERSONAL INFORMATION OF A CHILD , AS SET FORTH IN
400		-	PAGE 8-HOUSE BILL 22-1240 SECTION 19-3-307 (2), THAT IS COLLECTED FOR A REPORT;
401		-	(XVII) S
402		-	TANDARDIZED TRAINING REGARDING THE COUNTY
403		-	DEPARTMENTS
404		-	' PROCESS TO DETERMINE WHICH REPORTS MEET THE
405		-	THRESHOLD FOR ASSESSMENT AND INVESTIGATION
406		-	;
407		-	(XVIII) T
408		-	HE BENEFITS OF AN ELECTRONIC REPORTING PLATFORM FOR
409		-	THE STATE
410		-	; AND
411		-	(XIX) A PROCESS FOR INTER - AND INTRA -AGENCY
412		-	COMMUNICATIONS
413		-	, CONFIRMING RECEIPT OF REPORTS , AND, IN SOME
414		-	CIRCUMSTANCES
415		-	, SHARING THE OUTCOME OF REPORTS WITH CERTAIN
416		-	MANDATORY REPORTERS
417		-	.
418		-	(b) T
419		-	HE TASK FORCE MAY ESTABLISH STANDING SUBCOMMITTEES TO
420		-	STUDY THE ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN SUBSECTION
421		-	(7)(a) OF THIS SECTION.
422		-	(8) T
423		-	HE TASK FORCE SHALL ANALYZE NATIONAL BEST PRACTICES
424		-	AND CONSULT WITH ADDITIONAL STAKEHOLDERS AS NEEDED TO ADDRESS
425		-	ALL ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS NECESSARY TO FINALIZE ITS FINDINGS AND
426		-	RECOMMENDATIONS FOR M ANDATORY REPORTER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
427		-	,
428		-	REPORTING PROCEDURES, AND CREATING A MORE EQUITABLE MANDATORY
429		-	REPORTING SYSTEM FOR UNDER
430		-	-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES , COMMUNITIES
431		-	OF COLOR
432		-	, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE DISPROPORTI ONATELY
433		-	IMPACTED BY MANDATORY REPORTING
434		-	.
435		-	(9) O
436		-	N OR BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2024, THE TASK FORCE SHALL SUBMIT
437		-	ITS FIRST
438		-	-YEAR STATUS REPORT, INCLUDING ITS INITIAL FINDINGS AND
439		-	RECOMMENDATIONS ON ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN SUBSECTION
440		-	(7) OF THIS
441		-	SECTION
442		-	, TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PUBLIC AND BEHAVIORAL
443		-	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE AND THE SENATE HEALTH AND
444		-	HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
445		-	, OR THEIR SUCCESSOR COMMITTEES ; THE
446		-	GOVERNOR
447		-	; AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT.
448		-	(10) O
449		-	N OR BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2025, THE TASK FORCE SHALL
450		-	SUBMIT ITS FINAL REPORT
451		-	, INCLUDING ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
452		-	ON THE ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN SUBSECTION
453		-	(7) OF THIS SECTION, TO THE
454		-	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PUBLIC AND BE HAVIORAL HEALTH AND HUMAN
455		-	SERVICES COMMITTEE AND THE SENATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
456		-	COMMITTEE
457		-	, OR THEIR SUCCESSOR COMMITTEES; THE GOVERNOR; AND THE
458		-	PAGE 9-HOUSE BILL 22-1240 STATE DEPARTMENT.
459		-	(11) T
460		-	HIS SECTION IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025.
461		-	SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 19-3-304.2, amend as
462		-	added by House Bill 22-1240 (3)(a)(VI)(Y) as follows:
463		-	19-3-304.2. Mandatory reporter task force - creation - reporting
464		-	- definitions - repeal. (3) (a) The task force consists of the following
465		-	members:
466		-	(VI) The following members, who shall be appointed by the child
467		-	protection ombudsman or the child protection ombudsman's designee:
468		-	(Y) One member representing a state-licensed child care provider,
469		-	as defined in section 26-6-102 (6)
470		-	SECTION 26.5-5-303 (4).
471		-	SECTION 4. Appropriation. For the 2022-23 state fiscal year,
472		-	$97,500 is appropriated to the judicial department for use by the office of
473		-	the child protection ombudsman. This appropriation is from the general
474		-	fund. To implement this act, the office may use this appropriation for
475		-	program costs.
476		-	SECTION 5. Act subject to petition - effective date. (1) Except
477		-	as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, this act takes effect
478		-	at 12:01 a.m. on the day following the expiration of the ninety-day period
479		-	after final adjournment of the general assembly; except that, if a referendum
480		-	petition is filed pursuant to section 1 (3) of article V of the state constitution
481		-	against this act or an item, section, or part of this act within such period,
482		-	then the act, item, section, or part will not take effect unless approved by the
483		-	PAGE 10-HOUSE BILL 22-1240 people at the general election to be held in November 2022 and, in such
484		-	case, will take effect on the date of the official declaration of the vote
485		-	thereon by the governor.
486		-	(2) Section 3 of this act takes effect only if House Bill 22-1295
487		-	becomes law, in which case section 3 takes effect upon the effective date
488		-	of this act or House Bill 22-1295, whichever is later.
489		-	____________________________ ____________________________
490		-	Alec Garnett Steve Fenberg
491		-	SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE PRESIDENT OF
492		-	OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE
493		-	____________________________ ____________________________
494		-	Robin Jones Cindi L. Markwell
495		-	CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE SECRETARY OF
496		-	OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE
497		-	APPROVED________________________________________
498		-	(Date and Time)
499		-	_________________________________________
500		-	Jared S. Polis
501		-	GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
502		-	PAGE 11-HOUSE BILL 22-1240
	14	+	ONCERNING ENHANCING MANDATORY REPORTING FOR PEOPLE101
	15	+	REQUIRED TO REPORT CHILD
	16	+	ABUSE, AND, IN CONNECTION102
	17	+	THEREWITH, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION .103
	18	+	Bill Summary
	19	+	(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does
	20	+	not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill
	21	+	passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that
	22	+	applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at
	23	+	http://leg.colorado.gov
	24	+	.)
	25	+	The bill creates the mandatory reporter task force (task force). The
	26	+	purpose of the task force is to analyze best practices and recommend
	27	+	changes to training materials and reporting procedures for people required
	28	+	by law to report child abuse or neglect. The task force shall analyze the
	29	+	effectiveness of mandatory reporting and its relationship with systemic
	30	+	SENATE
	31	+	3rd Reading Unamended
	32	+	May 9, 2022
	33	+	SENATE
	34	+	2nd Reading Unamended
	35	+	May 6, 2022
	36	+	HOUSE
	37	+	3rd Reading Unamended
	38	+	April 29, 2022
	39	+	HOUSE
	40	+	Amended 2nd Reading
	41	+	April 28, 2022
	42	+	HOUSE SPONSORSHIP
	43	+	Froelich and Young, Amabile, Bernett, Boesenecker, Cutter, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hooton,
	44	+	Jodeh, Kipp, Lindsay, Lontine, Michaelson Jenet, Ricks, Sullivan, Titone, Valdez A.
	45	+	SENATE SPONSORSHIP
	46	+	Fields and Simpson, Buckner, Cooke, Danielson, Fenberg, Hansen, Lee, Pettersen,
	47	+	Rodriguez, Story
	48	+	Shading denotes HOUSE amendment. Double underlining denotes SENATE amendment.
	49	+	Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material to be added to existing statute.
	50	+	Dashes through the words indicate deletions from existing statute. issues, including the disproportionate impact of mandatory reporting on
	51	+	families of color and under-resourced communities. The task force may
	52	+	propose clarifications to the law to help implement its recommendations.
	53	+	The task force operates for 2 years. The task force shall submit a final
	54	+	report on its findings and recommendations on January 1, 2025, to the
	55	+	house of representatives public and behavioral health and human services
	56	+	committee and the senate health and human services committee, or their
	57	+	successor committees, the governor, and the department of human
	58	+	services.
	59	+	The bill also updates mandatory reporting requirements and
	60	+	procedures for people required to report child abuse or neglect
	61	+	(mandatory reporters). The updates include:
	62	+	! Changing the time frame for reporting child abuse or
	63	+	neglect from "immediately" to "within 24 hours";
	64	+	! Requiring reporting on unlawful sexual behavior;
	65	+	! Requiring employers to notify and to provide materials to
	66	+	their employees regarding mandatory reporter
	67	+	responsibilities; and
	68	+	! Changing the mental state of a person who violates the
	69	+	mandatory reporter provision from "willfully" to
	70	+	"knowingly".
	71	+	Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:1
	72	+	SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 19-3-302 as2
	73	+	follows:3
	74	+	19-3-302. Legislative declaration. (1) The general assembly4
	75	+	declares that the complete reporting of child abuse is a matter of public5
	76	+	concern and that, in enacting this part 3, it is the intent of the general6
	77	+	assembly to protect the best interests of children of this state and to offer7
	78	+	protective services in order to prevent any further harm to a child8
	79	+	suffering from abuse. It is also the intent of the general assembly that if9
	80	+	a county or group of counties decides to establish a child protection team,10
	81	+	that the child protection teams publicly discuss public agencies' responses11
	82	+	to child abuse and neglect reports so that the public and the general12
	83	+	assembly are better informed concerning the operation and administration13
	84	+	1240-2- of this part 3.1
	85	+	(2) (a) THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FURTHER DECLARES THAT2
	86	+	REQUIRING PEOPLE TO REPORT KNOWN OR SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE OR3
	87	+	NEGLECT PURSUANT TO THIS PART 3 IMPACTS THE PEOPLE REPORTING AS4
	88	+	WELL AS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES . AS A RESULT OF IMPLICIT BIAS,5
	89	+	UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES, COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, AND PERSONS6
	90	+	WITH DISABILITIES ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED BY THE7
	91	+	MANDATORY REPORTING SYSTEM. TO CREATE A MORE EQUITABLE8
	92	+	MANDATORY REPORTING SYSTEM, PEOPLE REQUIRED TO REPORT CHILD9
	93	+	ABUSE OR NEGLECT MUST HAVE ACCESS TO NECESSARY RESOURCES TO10
	94	+	REPORT CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT , INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:11
	95	+	(I) SPECIALIZED TRAINING TO ADDRESS AND DECREASE THE12
	96	+	DISPROPORTIONATE IMPACT ON UNDER -RESOURCED COMMUNITIES,13
	97	+	COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES;14
	98	+	(II) STANDARDIZED TRAINING AND MATERIALS ; AND15
	99	+	(III) INFORMATION REGARDING OBLIGATIONS AND PROTECTIONS16
	100	+	PURSUANT TO THE LAW.17
	101	+	(b) ADDITIONALLY, THROUGH THE CREATION OF A MANDATORY18
	102	+	REPORTER TASK FORCE IN THIS PART 3, DIVERSE REPRESENTATIVES FROM19
	103	+	STATEWIDE ORGANIZATIONS SERVING FAMILIES AND YOUTH SHALL20
	104	+	ANALYZE BEST PRACTICES AND MAY RECOMMEND CHANGES TO TRAINING21
	105	+	MATERIALS AND REPORTING PROCEDURES .22
	106	+	SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 19-3-304.2 as23
	107	+	follows:24
	108	+	19-3-304.2. Mandatory reporter task force - creation -25
	109	+	reporting - definitions - repeal. (1) AS USED IN THIS SECTION, UNLESS26
	110	+	THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :27
	111	+	1240
	112	+	-3- (a) "IMPLICIT BIAS" MEANS A BIAS OR PREJUDICE THAT IS PRESENT1
	113	+	TOWARD AN INDIVIDUAL OR A GROUP OF PEOPLE WITHOUT CONSCIOUS2
	114	+	KNOWLEDGE.3
	115	+	(b) "MANDATORY REPORTER" MEANS A PERSON WHO IS REQUIRED4
	116	+	TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT PURSUANT TO SECTION 19-3-304.5
	117	+	(c) "MEDICAL CHILD ABUSE" MEANS WHEN A CHILD RECEIVES6
	118	+	UNNECESSARY AND HARMFUL OR POTENTIALLY HARMFUL MEDICAL CARE7
	119	+	DUE TO A CAREGIVER'S OVERT ACTIONS, INCLUDING EXAGGERATING THE8
	120	+	CHILD'S MEDICAL SYMPTOMS, LYING ABOUT THE CHILD'S MEDICAL HISTORY9
	121	+	OR FABRICATING THE CHILD'S MEDICAL HISTORY, OR INTENTIONALLY10
	122	+	INDUCING ILLNESS IN THE CHILD.11
	123	+	(2) THERE IS CREATED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CHILD PROTECTION12
	124	+	OMBUDSMAN, ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 19-3.3-102, THE13
	125	+	MANDATORY REPORTER TASK FORCE, REFERRED TO IN THIS SECTION AS14
	126	+	THE "TASK FORCE". THE PURPOSE OF THE TASK FORCE IS TO ANALYZE BEST15
	127	+	PRACTICES AND RECOMMEND CHANGES TO TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AND16
	128	+	REPORTING PROCEDURES. THE TASK FORCE SHALL ANALYZE THE17
	129	+	EFFECTIVENESS OF MANDATORY REPORTING AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH18
	130	+	SYSTEMIC ISSUES, INCLUDING THE DISPROPORTIONATE IMPACT OF19
	131	+	MANDATORY REPORTING ON UNDER -RESOURCED COMMUNITIES ,20
	132	+	COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. THE TASK21
	133	+	FORCE SHALL FOCUS ON SERVING UNDER -RESOURCED COMMUNITIES,22
	134	+	COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE23
	135	+	DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED BY THE MANDATORY REPORTING24
	136	+	SYSTEM. THE TASK FORCE MAY PROPOSE CLARIFICATIONS TO THE LAW TO25
	137	+	HELP IMPLEMENT ITS RECOMMENDATIONS . THE TASK FORCE MAY MAKE26
	138	+	FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY , THE27
	139	+	1240
	140	+	-4- GOVERNOR, AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT ON ADMINISTRATIVE AND1
	141	+	LEGISLATIVE CHANGES TO UPDATE MANDATORY REPORTER TRAINING2
	142	+	REQUIREMENTS AND REPORTING PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING CHILD3
	143	+	ABUSE OR NEGLECT AND TO CREATE AN EQUITABLE MANDATORY4
	144	+	REPORTING SYSTEM FOR ALL COLORADO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN,5
	145	+	INCLUDING HOW TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MANDATORY6
	146	+	REPORTING AND MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF MANDATORY REPORTING ON7
	147	+	UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES, COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, AND PERSONS8
	148	+	WITH DISABILITIES.9
	149	+	(3) (a) THE TASK FORCE CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS:10
	150	+	(I) THE CHILD PROTECTION OMBUDSMAN, AS DESCRIBED IN11
	151	+	SECTION 19-3.3-102, OR THE CHILD PROTECTION OMBUDSMAN 'S DESIGNEE;12
	152	+	(II) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT TO BE13
	153	+	APPOINTED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT, OR14
	154	+	THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S DESIGNEE;15
	155	+	(III) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC16
	156	+	SAFETY TO BE APPOINTED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE17
	157	+	DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 'S18
	158	+	DESIGNEE;19
	159	+	(IV) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING THE DEPARTMENT OF20
	160	+	REGULATORY AGENCIES TO BE APPOINTED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR21
	161	+	OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES , OR THE EXECUTIVE22
	162	+	DIRECTOR'S DESIGNEE;23
	163	+	(V) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION24
	164	+	TO BE APPOINTED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION OF THE25
	165	+	DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OR THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION'S26
	166	+	DESIGNEE; AND27
	167	+	1240
	168	+	-5- (VI) THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS, WHO SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE1
	169	+	CHILD PROTECTION OMBUDSMAN OR THE CHILD PROTECTION2
	170	+	OMBUDSMAN'S DESIGNEE:3
	171	+	(A) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING A STATEWIDE EDUCATION4
	172	+	ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES RURAL AREAS ;5
	173	+	(B) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ;6
	174	+	(C) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING RURAL COUNTY DEPARTMENTS;7
	175	+	(D) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING URBAN COUNTY DEPARTMENTS;8
	176	+	(E) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING COURT-APPOINTED SPECIAL9
	177	+	ADVOCATES, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 13-91-103;10
	178	+	(F) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING THE OFFICE OF THE CHILD'S11
	179	+	REPRESENTATIVE, AS ESTABLISHED IN SECTION 13-91-104;12
	180	+	(G) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING A CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER, AS13
	181	+	DEFINED IN SECTION 19-1-103;14
	182	+	(H) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS ;15
	183	+	(I) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING THE OFFICE OF THE STATE PUBLIC16
	184	+	DEFENDER, AS CREATED IN SECTION 21-1-101, OR THE OFFICE OF THE17
	185	+	ALTERNATE DEFENSE COUNSEL , AS CREATED IN SECTION 21-2-101;18
	186	+	(J) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING A COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OR19
	187	+	A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING COUNTY ATTORNEYS '20
	188	+	OFFICES;21
	189	+	(K) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING THE OFFICE OF THE RESPONDENT22
	190	+	PARENTS' COUNSEL, AS CREATED IN SECTION 13-92-103;23
	191	+	(L) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS ;24
	192	+	(M) O NE MEMBER REPRESENTING A STATEWIDE25
	193	+	NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION SPECIALIZING IN THE PREVENTION OF26
	194	+	CHILD MALTREATMENT ;27
	195	+	1240
	196	+	-6- (N) ONE MEMBER FROM A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION1
	197	+	REPRESENTING HOSPITALS;2
	198	+	(O) ONE MEMBER FROM A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION3
	199	+	REPRESENTING MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS ;4
	200	+	(P) ONE MEMBER FROM A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION5
	201	+	REPRESENTING MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ;6
	202	+	(Q) ONE MEMBER FROM A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION7
	203	+	REPRESENTING CHILDREN AND YOUTH ;8
	204	+	(R) ONE MEMBER FROM A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION9
	205	+	REPRESENTING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES;10
	206	+	(S) FIVE MEMBERS REPRESENTING INDIVIDUALS WITH LIVED11
	207	+	EXPERIENCE IN THE MANDATORY REPORTING SYSTEM ;12
	208	+	(T) ONE MEMBER FROM A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION SERVING13
	209	+	UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES ;14
	210	+	(U) ONE MEMBER WHO IS AN ACADEMIC EXPERT ON THE15
	211	+	MANDATORY REPORTING SYSTEM EMPLOYED AT A STATE INSTITUTION OF16
	212	+	HIGHER EDUCATION;17
	213	+	(V) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION18
	214	+	SERVING OR REPRESENTING VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC19
	215	+	VIOLENCE;20
	216	+	(W) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION21
	217	+	SERVING OR REPRESENTING VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL22
	218	+	VIOLENCE;23
	219	+	(X) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING CONFIDENTIAL VICTIM24
	220	+	ADVOCATES; AND25
	221	+	(Y) ONE MEMBER REPRESENTING A STATE-LICENSED CHILD CARE26
	222	+	PROVIDER, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 26-6-102 (6).27
	223	+	1240
	224	+	-7- (b) THE APPOINTING AUTHORITIES SHALL MAKE APPOINTMENTS ON1
	225	+	OR BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2022. IN MAKING APPOINTMENTS, THE2
	226	+	APPOINTING AUTHORITIES SHALL SELECT MEMBERS WHO REPRESENT3
	227	+	DIVERSE GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS, GENDERS, RELIGIONS, SOCIOECONOMIC4
	228	+	STATUSES, IMMIGRATION STATUSES, AND LANGUAGES. THE TERM OF THE5
	229	+	APPOINTMENT IS FOR THE DURATION OF THE TASK FORCE . THE APPOINTING6
	230	+	AUTHORITIES SHALL FILL ANY VACANCY SUBJECT TO THE SAME7
	231	+	QUALIFICATIONS AS THE INITIAL APPOINTMENT .8
	232	+	(4) EACH MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE SERVES WITHOUT9
	233	+	COMPENSATION. NONGOVERNMENTAL MEMBERS MAY BE REIMBURSED FOR10
	234	+	REASONABLE EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES11
	235	+	PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.12
	236	+	(5) THE CHILD PROTECTION OMBUDSMAN OR THE CHILD13
	237	+	PROTECTION OMBUDSMAN'S DESIGNEE SHALL SERVE AS THE CHAIR, AND14
	238	+	THE TASK FORCE SHALL SELECT A VICE-CHAIR FROM AMONG ITS MEMBERS.15
	239	+	THE CHAIR AND THE VICE-CHAIR SHALL SERVE FOR THE DURATION OF THE16
	240	+	TASK FORCE AS THE CHAIR AND THE VICE-CHAIR.17
	241	+	(6) (a) THE CHILD PROTECTION OMBUDSMAN, OR THE CHILD18
	242	+	PROTECTION OMBUDSMAN 'S DESIGNEE, SHALL CONVENE THE FIRST19
	243	+	MEETING OF THE TASK FORCE NO LATER THAN JANUARY 1, 2023. THE TASK20
	244	+	FORCE SHALL MEET AT LEAST ONCE EVERY OTHER MONTH UNTIL THE TASK21
	245	+	FORCE SUBMITS ITS FINAL REPORT. THE CHAIR MAY CALL ADDITIONAL22
	246	+	MEETINGS AS NECESSARY FOR THE TASK FORCE TO FULFILL ITS DUTIES .23
	247	+	THE TASK FORCE SHALL ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF24
	248	+	THE TASK FORCE TO PARTICIPATE IN MEETINGS REMOTELY .25
	249	+	(b) THE CHILD PROTECTION OMBUDSMAN, OR THE CHILD26
	250	+	PROTECTION OMBUDSMAN 'S DESIGNEE, SHALL OPEN THE MEETINGS TO THE27
	251	+	1240
	252	+	-8- PUBLIC, PROVIDE ADVANCE PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE MEETINGS, AND ALLOW1
	253	+	PUBLIC COMMENTS AT THE MEETINGS . THE CHILD PROTECTION2
	254	+	OMBUDSMAN, OR THE CHILD PROTECTION OMBUDSMAN'S DESIGNEE, SHALL3
	255	+	CONDUCT OUTREACH AND ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN THE4
	256	+	PUBLIC MEETINGS.5
	257	+	(7) (a) PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (2) OF THIS SECTION, THE TASK6
	258	+	FORCE, AT A MINIMUM, SHALL ANALYZE:7
	259	+	(I) WHETHER A STUDY SHOULD BE CONDUCTED TO DETERMINE THE8
	260	+	EFFECTIVENESS OF MANDATORY REPORTING IN SERVING CHILDREN AND9
	261	+	FAMILIES AND DETERMINE THE NECESSARY FUNDING FOR A STUDY. IF THE10
	262	+	TASK FORCE DETERMINES THERE SHOULD BE A STUDY , THE STUDY MUST11
	263	+	INCLUDE AN ANALYSIS ON WHETHER ENHANCED SCREENING TECHNIQUES12
	264	+	FOR ACCEPTING REPORTS MAY MITIGATE THE DISPROPORTIONATE IMPACT13
	265	+	OF MANDATORY REPORTING ON UNDER -RESOURCED COMMUNITIES,14
	266	+	COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.15
	267	+	(II) THE DISPROPORTIONATE IMPACT OF MANDATORY REPORTING16
	268	+	ON UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES, COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, AND17
	269	+	PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES;18
	270	+	(III) STANDARDIZED TRAINING THAT ADDRESSES IMPLICIT BIAS;19
	271	+	(IV) ALTERNATIVE PROCESSES AND SERVICES FOR FAMILIES WHO20
	272	+	DO NOT PRESENT MANDATORY REPORTERS WITH CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT21
	273	+	CONCERNS BUT WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM ALTERNATIVE SERVICES ;22
	274	+	(V) STANDARDIZED TRAINING THAT ADDRESSES THE23
	275	+	REQUIREMENTS OF THE LAW PURSUANT TO THIS PART 3;24
	276	+	(VI) THE DEFINITION OF "IMMEDIATELY" AND HOW REPORTING25
	277	+	TIME FRAMES AFFECT MANDATORY REPORTERS FROM DIFFERENT26
	278	+	PROFESSIONS;27
	279	+	1240
	280	+	-9- (VII) REPORTING TIME FRAMES FOR MANDATORY REPORTERS WHO1
	281	+	ARE CREATING A SAFETY PLAN FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ,2
	282	+	SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE VICTIM3
	283	+	AND THE VICTIM'S FAMILY MEMBERS WHILE CREATING THE SAFETY PLAN;4
	284	+	(VIII) MEDICAL CHILD ABUSE AND THE PROCESS TO REPORT5
	285	+	MEDICAL CHILD ABUSE;6
	286	+	(IX) WHETHER MANDATORY REPORTERS SHOULD REPORT7
	287	+	INCIDENTS OBSERVED OUTSIDE OF A MANDATORY REPORTER 'S8
	288	+	PROFESSIONAL CAPACITY;9
	289	+	(X) WHETHER A MANDATORY REPORTER WHO IS EMPLOYED BY , AN10
	290	+	AGENT OF, OR A CONTRACTOR FOR AN ATTORNEY WHO IS PROVIDING11
	291	+	LEGAL REPRESENTATION IS EXEMPT FROM THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS12
	292	+	DESCRIBED IN SECTION 19-3-304;13
	293	+	(XI) MANDATORY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR MANDATORY14
	294	+	REPORTERS WHO HAVE KNOWLEDGE OR REASONABLE CAUSE TO KNOW OR15
	295	+	SUSPECT THAT A CHILD OR YOUTH IS THE VICTIM OF DATING VIOLENCE OR16
	296	+	SEXUAL ASSAULT;17
	297	+	(XII) A REPORTING PROCESS FOR TWO OR MORE MANDATORY18
	298	+	REPORTERS TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT WHO HAVE JOINT19
	299	+	KNOWLEDGE OR JOINT REASONABLE CAUSE TO MAKE A REPORT OF CHILD20
	300	+	ABUSE OR NEGLECT;21
	301	+	(XIII) WHETHER THE DUTY TO REPORT REMAINS WITH THE22
	302	+	MANDATORY REPORTER WHO HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO KNOW OR23
	303	+	SUSPECT THAT A CHILD HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO CHILD ABUSE OR24
	304	+	NEGLECT;25
	305	+	(XIV) WHETHER INSTITUTIONS THAT EMPLOY MANDATORY26
	306	+	REPORTERS MAY DEVELOP PROCEDURES TO ASSIST MANDATORY27
	307	+	1240
	308	+	-10- REPORTERS IN FULFILLING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, AS DESCRIBED IN1
	309	+	SECTION 19-3-307;2
	310	+	(XV) TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR PEOPLE APPLYING FOR OR3
	311	+	RENEWING A PROFESSIONAL LICENSE FOR A PROFESSION THAT IS4
	312	+	IDENTIFIED AS A PROFESSION REQUIRED TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE OR5
	313	+	NEGLECT PURSUANT TO SECTION 19-3-304;6
	314	+	(XVI) THE PERSONAL INFORMATION OF A CHILD, AS SET FORTH IN7
	315	+	SECTION 19-3-307 (2), THAT IS COLLECTED FOR A REPORT;8
	316	+	(XVII) STANDARDIZED TRAINING REGARDING THE COUNTY9
	317	+	DEPARTMENTS' PROCESS TO DETERMINE WHICH REPORTS MEET THE10
	318	+	THRESHOLD FOR ASSESSMENT AND INVESTIGATION ;11
	319	+	(XVIII) THE BENEFITS OF AN ELECTRONIC REPORTING PLATFORM12
	320	+	FOR THE STATE; AND13
	321	+	(XIX) A PROCESS FOR INTER - AND INTRA-AGENCY14
	322	+	COMMUNICATIONS, CONFIRMING RECEIPT OF REPORTS, AND, IN SOME15
	323	+	CIRCUMSTANCES, SHARING THE OUTCOME OF REPORTS WITH CERTAIN16
	324	+	MANDATORY REPORTERS .17
	325	+	(b) THE TASK FORCE MAY ESTABLISH STANDING SUBCOMMITTEES18
	326	+	TO STUDY THE ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN SUBSECTION (7)(a) OF THIS SECTION.19
	327	+	(8) THE TASK FORCE SHALL ANALYZE NATIONAL BEST PRACTICES20
	328	+	AND CONSULT WITH ADDITIONAL STAKEHOLDERS AS NEEDED TO ADDRESS21
	329	+	ALL ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS NECESSARY TO FINALIZE ITS FINDINGS AND22
	330	+	RECOMMENDATIONS FOR M ANDATORY REPORTER TRAINING23
	331	+	REQUIREMENTS, REPORTING PROCEDURES, AND CREATING A MORE24
	332	+	EQUITABLE MANDATORY REPORTING SYSTEM FOR UNDER-RESOURCED25
	333	+	COMMUNITIES, COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES26
	334	+	WHO ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED BY MANDATORY REPORTING .27
	335	+	1240
	336	+	-11- (9) ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2024, THE TASK FORCE SHALL1
	337	+	SUBMIT ITS FIRST-YEAR STATUS REPORT, INCLUDING ITS INITIAL FINDINGS2
	338	+	AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN SUBSECTION (7) OF THIS3
	339	+	SECTION, TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PUBLIC AND BEHAVIORAL4
	340	+	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE AND THE SENATE HEALTH AND5
	341	+	HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE, OR THEIR SUCCESSOR COMMITTEES ; THE6
	342	+	GOVERNOR; AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT.7
	343	+	(10) ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2025, THE TASK FORCE SHALL8
	344	+	SUBMIT ITS FINAL REPORT , INCLUDING ITS FINDINGS AND9
	345	+	RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN SUBSECTION (7) OF THIS10
	346	+	SECTION, TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PUBLIC AND BEHAVIORAL11
	347	+	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE AND THE SENATE HEALTH AND12
	348	+	HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE, OR THEIR SUCCESSOR COMMITTEES; THE13
	349	+	GOVERNOR; AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT.14
	350	+	(11) THIS SECTION IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025.15
	351	+	SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 19-3-304.2, amend16
	352	+	as added by House Bill 22-1240 (3)(a)(VI)(X) as follows:17
	353	+	19-3-304.2. Mandatory reporter task force - creation -18
	354	+	reporting - definitions - repeal. (3) (a) The task force consists of the19
	355	+	following members:20
	356	+	(VI) The following members, who shall be appointed by the child21
	357	+	protection ombudsman or the child protection ombudsman's designee:22
	358	+	(X) One member representing a state-licensed child care provider,23
	359	+	as defined in section 26-6-102 (6) SECTION 26.5-5-303 (4).24
	360	+	SECTION 4. Appropriation. For the 2022-23 state fiscal year,25
	361	+	$97,500 is appropriated to the judicial department for use by the office of26
	362	+	the child protection ombudsman. This appropriation is from the general27
	363	+	1240
	364	+	-12- fund. To implement this act, the office may use this appropriation for1
	365	+	program costs.2
	366	+	SECTION 5. Act subject to petition - effective date. (1) Except3
	367	+	as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, this act takes4
	368	+	effect at 12:01 a.m. on the day following the expiration of the ninety-day5
	369	+	period after final adjournment of the general assembly; except that, if a6
	370	+	referendum petition is filed pursuant to section 1 (3) of article V of the7
	371	+	state constitution against this act or an item, section, or part of this act8
	372	+	within such period, then the act, item, section, or part will not take effect9
	373	+	unless approved by the people at the general election to be held in10
	374	+	November 2022 and, in such case, will take effect on the date of the11
	375	+	official declaration of the vote thereon by the governor.12
	376	+	(2) Section 3 of this act takes effect only if House Bill 22-129513
	377	+	becomes law, in which case section 3 takes effect upon the effective date14
	378	+	of this act or House Bill 22-1295, whichever is later.15
	379	+	1240
	380	+	-13-