Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB788 by Nelson (Relating to reporting child abuse or neglect.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require persons having cause to believe that a child's physical or mental health or welfare may be adversely affected by abuse or neglect to immediately report their belief to the appropriate agency. The Department of Family and Protective Services indicates that passage of the bill should not have a significant impact on the operations of the agency.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.