DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 469 Original 2024 Regular Session Moore
Abstract: Establishes 233 as a statewide sexual abuse helpline.
Present law provides procedures for victims of sexual abuse or a sexually oriented criminal offense.
Proposed law adds boosting awareness and proper utilization of the sexual abuse helpline established
in proposed law to the existing requirements in present law.
Proposed law provides definitions for "233", "sexual abuse helpline", and "sexual abuse helpline
staff".
Proposed law declares that promoting accessibility to healthcare services for sexual abuse victims
is vital to the protection of public health and the improvement of sexual abuse victims within the
state.
Proposed law requires the Dept. of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to develop and designate
233 as the 3-digit telephone code exclusively for reporting sexual abuse in the state.
Proposed law further requires DCFS to be responsible for the efficacy and implementation of the
sexual abuse helpline, which includes but is not limited to the following:
(1)Maintaining a log of reported sexual abuse claims made by persons who call the sexual abuse
helpline.
(2)Employing counseling professionals who can respond to calls and provide contact
information and referrals for sexual abuse treatment.
(3)Marketing and advertising of the sexual abuse helpline.
(4)Reporting claims of sexual abuse to the appropriate law enforcement personnel.
(Amends R.S. 40:1216.1(H)(intro. para.); Adds R.S. 40:1216.1(E)(2)(f) and (3)(k) and (H)(6) and
1216.2)