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Relating to interviews conducted with a child subsequent to a report of child abuse
Topics:Crime & correctionsFamilies & human servicesPublic safety & emergencies
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 16, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 16, 2026
- Done: House committeeFebruary 19, 2026
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2703
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
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What’s in it
AI summary Police officers and child protection workers would be allowed to interview children and record visible signs of abuse during investigations. These officials can conduct these interviews at places like child protection centers or at a child's home if they have permission from a parent or a court order. This change helps law enforcement and social workers gather information when child abuse is reported.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to interviews conducted with a child subsequent to a report of child abuse. The bill allows peace officers to conduct an interview with a child for the purpose of a child abuse investigation, and allows a child protection worker or peace officer to conduct an interview at a location including but not limited to a child protection center, and record visible evidence of abuse during an interview. Under current law, if an allegation of child abuse alleges a child has been harmed by a criminal act, the department of health and human services is required to refer the matter to the appropriate law enforcement agency. _____ home, or the juvenile court, upon a showing of probable cause, authorized the law enforcement agency to interview, observe, or interview and observe the child in the child’s home.68 (child abuse reporting, assessment, and rehabilitation —— definitions).
Changed since by amendments H-8152, S-5055; see Amendments.
House subcommittee
Named February 16, 2026. On February 18, 2026 it recommended passage.
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