If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes related to the Department of Child Safety (DCS) by requiring the DCS 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 the narrative of every call received for that child in the previous ninety days. Additionally, hotline workers would be required to examine calls that did not meet the criteria for a DCS report within the same timeframe and utilize that information when assessing new allegations.

The bill also introduces technical changes, such as replacing the term "child victim" with "child welfare agency" in relevant sections. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2027. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the efficiency and thoroughness of the DCS intake process by ensuring that all relevant historical information is considered when evaluating new reports of child abuse or neglect.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-455
Senate Engrossed Version: 8-455