The bill amends the Child Protection Law of 1975 by updating definitions and clarifying terms related to child welfare and abuse. Key insertions include the definition of "adult foster care location authorized to care for a child," which aligns with existing definitions in the adult foster care facility licensing act. The bill also specifies that a "child" is now defined as an individual who is less than 18 years of age, replacing the previous wording. Additionally, the term "child care regulatory agency" is expanded to include the newly established department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential, which is responsible for licensing child care organizations.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new definitions for terms such as "confirmed sexual exploitation," which now refers to allowing a child to engage in commercial sexual activity, and "specified information," which outlines what information is included in children's protective services case records. The bill also removes the terms "substantiated" and "unsubstantiated," replacing them with "confirmed case" and "not confirmed," respectively. The amendments aim to enhance clarity and ensure that the language used in the law reflects current practices and standards in child welfare. The act will take effect 90 days after being enacted into law, contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 5016.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 722.622