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District attorney warns county staff that HB 2175 could hinder child-abuse investigations
Summary
County staff summarized written testimony from District Attorney Mark Bennett arguing House Bill 2175 could protect abusers and undermine law enforcement’s ability to investigate and protect abused children; staff suggested contacting committee members directly.
County staff told commissioners they had received written testimony and a follow-up from District Attorney Mark Bennett raising "grave concerns" about House Bill 2175. Staff summarized Bennett's position as saying the bill "would instead protect abusers and undermine the ability of law enforcement to protect abused children," and recommended that interested parties contact committee members directly because it may be too late to submit formal testimony through regular channels.
Staff urged commissioners to review the bill text and indicated county counsel and local deputies could coordinate direct outreach to the House child-welfare committee if the bill moves out of committee. No formal county action was taken; staff said they would provide the bill text and suggested commissioners consider targeted contact with local legislators.
