RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 122 (SB 433) 2020 Regular Session Mizell
Prior law provided that any "mandatory reporter", as defined by prior law, who has cause to
believe that a child's physical or mental health or welfare is endangered as a result of abuse
or neglect, or that abuse or neglect was a contributing factor in a child's death, must report
that suspected abuse to the proper authorities in accordance with prior law.
New law retains prior law and adds that, for purposes of the reporting requirements of prior
law, the pregnancy of a child under the age of 13 years constitutes cause to consider whether
the child has been abused.
Effective upon signature of the governor (June 9, 2020).
(Amends Ch.C. Art. 609(A)(1))