The bill amends "Quincy's Law" to enhance the procedures for physical exams and other testing during investigations of alleged child abuse under the Child Maltreatment Act. It specifies that if a report of child maltreatment alleges abuse, the alleged offender has the right to request a second opinion from a licensed healthcare provider of their choosing, provided that the provider did not conduct the initial examination and routinely cares for pediatric patients. The costs for these examinations will be borne by the alleged offender or covered by insurance or Medicaid. Additionally, the bill allows for genetic testing to include a complete family medical history, regardless of whether family members have been diagnosed with a genetic condition.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies the types of medical conditions that may be examined to rule out misdiagnosis of abuse, replacing previous language with more specific conditions such as congenital cutaneous variants, bone fragility, and coagulation disorders. It also emphasizes that examinations for second opinions cannot be requested solely to determine if an alleged victim has experienced sexual abuse. Overall, the amendments aim to provide clearer guidelines and protections for both alleged victims and offenders during investigations of child maltreatment.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1664 V2 - 4-2-2025 10:58 AM: 12-18-614, 04-02-2025, 12-18-103, 12-18-103(3)