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Relating to the duty to report child abuse and neglect.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
HB 3379 would change the responsibility to report a child abuse to a new standard of "reasonable cause". Professionals would have to have reasonable cause (rather than merely cause) to believe that the child is or may be abused or neglected.
HB 3379 would help curb overly broad reporting requirements and prevent people from feeling the need to file a report simply to limit their own risk of liability. This would reduce the number of false or frivolous reports that may lead to the unnecessary and unwarranted removal of children from their homes. This benefits the principles of individual liberty, personal responsibility, and limited government. Texas Action supports HB 3379.
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