The bill amends the Child Maltreatment Act in Arkansas to update the permissible methods for reporting child maltreatment. Specifically, it allows mandated reporters to report instances of child maltreatment or suspected maltreatment via telephone call or online reporting, while removing the option of reporting through facsimile transmission.

This change aims to streamline the reporting process and make it more accessible for mandated reporters, ensuring that concerns about child maltreatment can be communicated more efficiently. By eliminating the facsimile option, the bill reflects a shift towards more modern and user-friendly reporting methods.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1799 Original - 3-17-2025 08:48 AM: 12-18-302(a)
Old version HB1799 V2 - 3-20-2025 09:39 AM: 12-18-302(a)
HB 1799: 12-18-302(a)