HB 47: Specific Medical Diagnoses in Child Protective Investigations
HB 47 status: Introduced — Chapter No. 2026-165 (updated Jun 26, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialSpecific Medical Diagnoses in Child Protective Investigations ; Providing an exception to the requirement that the Department of Children and Families immediately forward certain allegations to a law enforcement agency; requiring such allegations to be immediately forwarded to a law enforcement agency upon completion o...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
Economy
Benefits
- No direct economic benefit identified
Risks
- No direct economic risk identified
Society
Benefits
- Improves accuracy through mandatory specialized medical consultation
- Standardizes reporting timelines for medical professionals
Risks
- Delays law enforcement access to sensitive child welfare allegations
- Potential gap in oversight during pending investigation
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Delayed law enforcement notification may risk time-sensitive child safety interventions.
Analysis based on abstract, not full legislative text.
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentChapter No. 2026-165
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