HF 3781

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 02/14/2024 11:07am

A bill for an act
relating to child protection; requiring the commissioner of human services to
conduct a review of child maltreatment reporting systems and make
recommendations; requiring a report.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin DIRECTION TO COMMISSIONER; CHILD MALTREATMENT
REPORTING SYSTEMS REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
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new text begin The commissioner of human services must review current child maltreatment reporting
processes and systems in various states and evaluate the costs and benefits of each reviewed
state's system. In consultation with stakeholders, including but not limited to counties,
Tribes, and organizations with expertise in child maltreatment prevention and child
protection, the commissioner must develop recommendations on implementing a statewide
common entry point system for reporting child maltreatment in Minnesota, outlining the
benefits, challenges, and costs of such a transition. By December 1, 2024, the commissioner
must submit a report detailing the commissioner's recommendations to the chairs and ranking
minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over child protection. The
commissioner must also publish the report on the department's website.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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