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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 12, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 12, 2026
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 18, 2026
- Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 2416
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became SF 2416 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 2416 What’s a funnel?
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 interviews can take place at places like child protection centers or in a child's home if a parent gives permission or if a judge approves it. 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.
Senate subcommittee
Named February 12, 2026. On February 17, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.
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