The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 258, seeks to amend current statutes to designate providers of reproductive health care and reproductive counseling as mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect. This change aims to enhance the protection of children by ensuring that a broader range of health care providers are legally obligated to report any suspected cases of abuse or neglect.

In addition to the new requirement for reproductive health care providers, the bill also introduces financial penalties for those who fail to comply with the mandatory reporting obligations. This measure is intended to reinforce the importance of reporting and to hold providers accountable for their responsibilities in safeguarding children's welfare.