The bill proposes a reduction in a county's entitlement share if it fails to comply with mandatory child abuse or neglect reporting requirements. Specifically, if the Department of Revenue receives notice from the Attorney General that a county has not met the reporting requirements outlined in 41-3-210(3), the county's entitlement share payment will be reduced by 2%. This amendment aims to enforce compliance with child protection laws by linking financial incentives to adherence to reporting obligations.

Additionally, the bill amends the reporting requirements for county attorneys, mandating that they report to the Attorney General on a biannual basis regarding cases of child abuse or neglect. The Attorney General is tasked with creating a standardized reporting form for county attorneys and must report to the Department of Revenue on any counties that fail to comply with these reporting requirements. This legislative change seeks to enhance accountability and ensure that counties are actively participating in the protection of children from abuse and neglect.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 15-1-121, 41-3-210