House Bill No. 6186, which is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, amends Section 17a-101d of the general statutes regarding reports of suspected child abuse or neglect made by mandated reporters. The bill introduces a significant change by prohibiting mandated reporters from including any medical records related to prenatal care received by the mother of the child in their reports. This means that while mandated reporters are still required to provide essential information about the child and the circumstances of the suspected abuse or neglect, they must exclude any prenatal medical records pertaining to the mother.

The existing requirements for reports remain largely unchanged, necessitating details such as the child's name, age, gender, and the nature of the suspected maltreatment. The bill does not alter the protections already in place for mandated reporters who act in good faith when reporting suspected abuse or neglect. Additionally, the bill does not have any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities. The implications of this change may raise questions about the ability of mandated reporters to address potential abuse or neglect of other children in cases where such issues are identified during prenatal care.

Statutes affected:
Committee Bill:
KID Joint Favorable:
File No. 155: