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HF1346 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Maltreatment of minors mandatory reporters training requirements modification

Related bill: SF2350

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to improve the training requirements for individuals who are legally obligated to report suspected child maltreatment or abuse in Minnesota, also known as mandatory reporters.

Main Provisions

  • Mandatory Reporter Training: The bill requires local welfare agencies to provide training to individuals required by law to report maltreatment or abuse. This training can be conducted online or in-person.
  • Training Focus: Half of the training must concentrate on how to recognize signs of suspected maltreatment or abuse. This includes clear instruction on identifying different types of maltreatment as legally defined.
  • Legal Obligations and Consequences: The training must detail the legal responsibilities of mandatory reporters and the consequences of failing to report suspected cases.
  • Utilization of Expert Knowledge: The bill mandates that trainings be created with input from various experts, including medical professionals, attorneys, mental health experts, and social workers, to ensure comprehensive and informed training content.

Significant Changes

  • The bill updates existing law by detailing specific requirements and content for the training provided to mandatory reporters. It emphasizes the identification of maltreatment signs and integrates expert input into the training development process.

Relevant Terms

  • Mandatory Reporters
  • Maltreatment
  • Abuse
  • Local Welfare Agency
  • Legal Obligations
  • Training Requirements
  • Expert Input

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toChildren and Families Finance and Policy
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
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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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "The training now includes at least half of the time dedicated to identifying signs of suspected maltreatment."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No previous requirements are explicitly removed in the text."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies training requirements for mandatory reporters under section 260E.065.",
      "modified": [
        "Training can be conducted online or in person and must now include input from various professionals."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "260E.065"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill references reporting procedures and definitions as per section 260E.055.",
      "modified": [
        "Reference to this section is crucial for defining maltreatment and reporting obligations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "260E.055"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill references the obligations of reporters consistent with section 260E.06.",
      "modified": [
        "The obligations of reporters are reiterated from this section for consistency."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "260E.06"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill relates to the definition of maltreatment types as per section 260E.03.",
      "modified": [
        "Definitions are to be used as a standard for training presenters to cover various maltreatment types."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "260E.03"
  }
]

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