SB 3510: CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN

Summary

Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. In provisions amending the Children's Advocacy Center Act, provides that MDT members shall access and share relevant information related to an investigation to the extent authorized by applicable state and federal privacy and confidentiality laws, so that professionals involved in the investigation can coordinate effectively, ensure the safety and well-being of the child, and support a thorough and informed investigation while protecting sensitive information (rather than work together, share information, and maintain confidentiality throughout the investigative process.) Further provides that Children's Advocacy Centers shall have a multidisciplinary, coordinated systems approach to investigation of child maltreatment. Provides that this approach shall include policy on multidisciplinary team collaboration and communication that requires coordination among applicable MDT members and establishes procedures for the exchange of information pertinent to investigation and the safety of the child to the extent permitted under applicable state and federal privacy and confidentiality laws, through secure and confidential methods. Further provides that the policy shall require that MDT members have access to, and share, relevant information related to an investigation to the extent authorized by applicable state and federal privacy and confidentiality laws, to facilitate MDT coordination, support the investigative responsibilities of the agencies with statutory authority, promote the safety and well-being of the child, and support a thorough and informed investigation while protecting sensitive information. Further provides that the multidisciplinary, coordinated systems approach to the investigation of child maltreatment shall require that MDT members have access to, and share, relevant information related to an investigation to the extent authorized by applicable state and federal privacy and con…

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Aug 10, 2026

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