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Senate passes bill to create child abuse and neglect central registry after adopting floor amendments
Summary
The Commonwealth Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 24-41, creating a child abuse and neglect central registry intended to streamline background checks, protect children, and safeguard federal funding for local programs. Lawmakers approved floor amendments tightening penalties, appeal procedures and removal rules.
The Senate passed Senate Bill 24-41 on the floor after adopting a package of floor amendments that change penalties, appeals and removal procedures for the proposed child abuse and neglect central registry. The motion to pass the bill as amended carried unanimously on an 8–0 roll call.
Supporters said the registry will streamline screening for people working with children and protect federal funding for local programs that require comprehensive background checks. "This bill gives us the structure and guidance we need to operate the registry properly with confidentiality, due process, and accountability built in," said Vivian Sablan,…
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