BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 2509

HB 2509: Mandatory reporting of abuse

Concerning mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect.

Summary

Creates the gross misdemeanor crime of obstructing the duty of a mandatory reporter to make a report.
Establishes a civil infraction for failing to make a mandatory report due to negligence.
Reduces the penalty for knowingly failing to make a mandatory report to a misdemeanor.
Requires a youth-serving organization to provide a written acknowledgment that it has posted a notice with respect to mandatory reporting laws.

From the Engrossed Senate Bill Report (EHB 2509), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

AN ACT Relating to mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect;

Passed February 13, 2018

Version voted on: EHB 2509

98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	50	0	0	0
Republican	48	0	0	0

How each member voted

Mar 8, 2018By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (EHB 2509)
Feb 27, 2018Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 2509)
Feb 23, 2018Minority; without recommendation. (EHB 2509)
Feb 23, 2018HSC - Majority; do pass. (EHB 2509)
Feb 23, 2018Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 2509)
Feb 16, 2018First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections. (EHB 2509)
Feb 13, 2018Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (EHB 2509)
Feb 13, 2018Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (EHB 2509)
Feb 13, 2018Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 2509)
Feb 13, 2018Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 2509)
Jan 30, 2018Referred to Rules 2 Review. (EHB 2509)
Jan 26, 2018Minority; do not pass. (EHB 2509)
Jan 26, 2018ELHS - Majority; do pass. (EHB 2509)
Jan 10, 2018First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (EHB 2509)

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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HB 2509 (2019–20) Computer science grants · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2509 (2015–16) Wildlife and recreation prg. · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2509 (2013–14) Marijuana possession · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2509 (2011–12) Blueprint for safety program · Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2509 (2009–10) DNR/firefighting funds use · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2509 (2007–08) Aquatic land purchases · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2509 (2005–06) Local ballot measures/taxes · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor