The bill amends the Child Maltreatment Act in Arkansas by updating the permissible methods for reporting child maltreatment. Specifically, it allows mandated reporters to report incidents of child maltreatment or suspected maltreatment via telephone call or online reporting.

Notably, the bill removes the option for reporting through facsimile transmission, streamlining the reporting process to more modern and accessible methods. This change aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of reporting child maltreatment cases.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1799 V2 - 3-20-2025 09:39 AM: 12-18-302(a)
Old version HB1799 Original - 3-17-2025 08:48 AM: 12-18-302(a)
HB 1799: 12-18-302(a)
Act 685: 12-18-302(a)