The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes regarding mandatory reporting requirements for violent threats involving minors. Specifically, it would expand the obligations of certain individuals, such as teachers and school personnel, to report instances where a minor is threatened with death or serious physical injury by another minor. This addition aims to enhance the protection of minors by ensuring that threats of violence are reported and addressed promptly.

Additionally, the bill includes technical changes to existing language in the statutes, such as updating references and clarifying definitions. It modifies the current law by changing the designation of certain subsections and ensuring that the definitions of "serious physical injury" align with existing legal standards. Overall, the bill seeks to strengthen the framework for reporting violent threats while maintaining the integrity of existing reporting obligations related to child abuse and neglect.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3620
House Engrossed Version: 8-201, 13-3620, 13-1404, 13-1405, 13-1406, 13-1410, 13-3552, 13-3553, 13-3608, 13-3212, 13-3401, 8-327, 13-501, 13-3903, 13-4261, 13-3623, 13-3601, 13-1417, 8-455, 13-706, 32-3201, 15-803, 13-3551, 13-1401, 13-1411, 13-3507, 8-521.02, 8-456, 8-471