This bill amends the Child Protection and Family Safety Act to enhance the reporting and handling of child abuse or neglect cases involving members of military families. It introduces new definitions, including "member of a military family," which encompasses individuals serving active duty in the armed forces and their dependents. The bill mandates that upon receiving a report of child abuse or neglect involving a military family member, the Department of Health and Human Services must notify the appropriate military authorities and family advocacy programs if the report is not deemed unfounded. Additionally, the department is required to establish a memorandum of understanding with military family advocacy programs to outline reporting procedures and maintain confidentiality.

The bill also updates the notification process for subjects of child abuse or neglect reports, ensuring that if the subject is a member of a military family, relevant military authorities and advocacy programs are informed. Furthermore, it expands the list of entities with access to child protection case information to include military authorities and advocacy programs. The original sections of the law being amended are repealed, streamlining the legal framework surrounding child protection in military contexts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-710, 28-713.01, 28-726