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Senate advances overhaul of child‑abuse referral database, adding notice and due‑process safeguards
Summary
The Senate passed first substitute Senate Bill 98 to refine the state's child‑abuse referral database: 'without merit' findings drop after one year, most unsubstantiated records after 10 years, added access for Guardian ad Litem, and procedural safeguards and appeals moved toward juvenile court.
The Utah Senate advanced first substitute Senate Bill 98 after extended floor debate, adopting several friendly amendments that the sponsor said restore due process and clarify access to a confidential Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) referral database.
Sponsor Senator Hilliard summarized the bill’s main mechanics: a finding classified “without merit” would be removed after one year; records classed “unsubstantiated” would be retained for 10 years unless the executive director finds good cause to keep them longer;…
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