House Bill No. 6186, set to take effect on October 1, 2025, amends Section 17a-101d of the general statutes concerning reports of suspected child abuse or neglect made by mandated reporters. The bill specifically prohibits these reporters from including any medical records related to prenatal care received by the mother of the child in their reports. This change aims to protect the privacy of mothers and their prenatal care information while still requiring mandated reporters to provide essential details about the child, such as their name, age, gender, and the nature of any suspected injuries or maltreatment.

The bill maintains the existing requirements for mandated reporters, which include providing information about the child and their caregivers, as well as any actions taken to assist the child. It also preserves the legal protections for mandated reporters who act in good faith when reporting suspected abuse or neglect. The fiscal impact of this bill is noted to be none for both state and municipal levels, indicating that the changes will not incur additional costs.

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