HB1334:

Child abuse and neglect; amends definition, valid complaint.

Bill Summary:

Child abuse and neglect; valid complaint. Amends
the definition of "abused or neglected child" to include a child
who is sexually exploited or abused by an intimate partner of the
child's parent or caretaker and allows a complaint of child abuse
or neglect to be deemed valid by a local department of social services
(local department) in such instances. The bill allows a complaint
of child abuse or neglect that alleges child trafficking to be deemed
valid regardless of who the alleged abuser is or whether the alleged
abuser has been identified. The bill requires a local department
that receives a complaint or report of child abuse or neglect over
which it does not have jurisdiction to forward such complaint or
report to the appropriate local department, if the local department
that does have jurisdiction is located in the Commonwealth.