HB 1318 IN

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Provides that if the department of child services (department) receives a report of known or suspected abuse of a child who is less than five years of age, a department caseworker: (1) shall physically examine the child's head, face, arms, legs, chest, and back for bruises or contusions; and (2) if the caseworker finds evidence of abuse, shall: (A) immediately take the child into custody; (B) cause color photographs to be taken of the areas of trauma visible on the child, unless a law enforcement agency is obligated to do so; (C) cause a medical examination of the child to be performed; and (D) if medically indicated, cause a radiological examination of the child to be performed. Provides that if the department receives a report of known or suspected abuse of a child who is not less than five years of age, the department may have a: (1) health screening; or (2) medical examination; of the child conducted. Provides that the department is responsible for the cost of the health screening or medical examination.

• Carolyn Jackson Democratic · author

1. Jan 6, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs · lower
2. Jan 6, 2026 Authored by Representative Jackson C · lower
3. Jan 12, 2026 Representatives McGuire, Summers added as coauthors · lower
4. Jan 22, 2026 Representative Patterson added as coauthor · lower