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Committee advances bill to enshrine confidentiality for children’s advocacy center communications
Summary
Senate Bill 2,173 would add explicit confidentiality for discussions and advocacy‑related communications at accredited children’s advocacy centers; supporters said the change codifies current practice and clarifies protections for forensic interviews, medical exams and victim advocacy.
The House Human Services Committee heard and then advanced Senate Bill 2,173, which would expand confidentiality protections for communications and records held by accredited children’s advocacy centers.
Sponsor Senator Julie Lee said the bill adds the term "accredited" to clarify the role of centers that meet National Children’s Alliance standards and would make forensic interviews, forensic medical exams…
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