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Child abuse mandated reporting process
Summary
State officials explained how to report suspected child abuse through centralized intake, what info to include, and what happens after. Committee members asked where the legal line falls between corporal punishment and abuse — the answer: physical injury like marks, bruises, or welts from objects crosses the line.
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Last discussed Jun 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Anyone who suspects a child is being abused and wants to know how to report it safely and effectively.
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