HR712Referred to Committee

Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-01-23
Introduced
8
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Jefferson Van Drew
Jefferson Van Drew
Democrat · NJ · Representative
Votes with party: 30.7% (547 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2025-01-23

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would require certain professionals who work with children—such as teachers, doctors, and counselors—to report suspected child abuse and animal abuse to authorities, with potential penalties for failing to do so. The legislation aims to improve detection and reporting of abuse by establishing clearer requirements for people in positions to notice signs of harm. It would affect schools, healthcare facilities, and other institutions that serve families and children.

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