If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes related to the Department of Child Safety (DCS) by requiring the central intake hotline to generate a comprehensive report that includes the entire history of a child and their siblings who have been subjects of prior hotline calls or DCS investigations. Specifically, it mandates that hotline workers review all calls received in the previous 90 days, including those that did not meet the criteria for a DCS report, to inform their assessment of new allegations. This change aims to enhance the efficiency and thoroughness of the intake process.

Additionally, the bill would make technical adjustments to existing language, such as replacing references to "sixty days" with "ninety days" for the review period of prior hotline calls. It also clarifies that hotline workers may utilize information from previous calls when determining if a new allegation warrants a DCS report. The amendments would take effect on January 1, 2027, thereby updating the operational procedures of the DCS hotline to better protect children and streamline the reporting process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-455