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HF1346 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Training requirements modified for mandatory reporters.

Related bill: SF2350

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1346) seeks to modify training requirements for individuals who are legally mandated to report suspected maltreatment or abuse. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 260E.065, and establishes the following:

  1. Required Training: Local welfare agencies must offer training (either online or in person) for mandatory reporters, covering legal obligations, consequences of failing to report, and how to detect and report maltreatment or abuse. Agencies can fulfill this requirement by directing reporters to state-provided training.

  2. Training Content: At least half of the training must focus on identifying signs of suspected maltreatment or abuse. It must also cover the definitions of different types of maltreatment as outlined in state law.

  3. Expert Input: The commissioner must develop these trainings with input from professionals with expertise in maltreatment, including medical professionals, attorneys, mental health professionals, and social workers.

The bill aims to strengthen mandatory reporter training to ensure better identification and reporting of maltreatment cases.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toChildren and Families Finance and Policy
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHealth and Human Services
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt and re-refer toHuman Services Finance and Policy
April 02, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass
April 02, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass
March 04, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
April 02, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
April 02, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
March 16, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
March 16, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading
March 16, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was passed
March 16, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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