Archive: Child Protection

  • An Act Concerning the Release of a Registered Sex Offender into the Community March 15, 2013

    An Act Concerning the Release of a Registered Sex Offender into the Community (a) (1) The sex offender registry maintained by the Department of Public Safety shall be a public record and shall be accessible to the public during normal [...]

  • Obscenity and Child Pornography Act March 15, 2013

    Obscenity and Child Pornography Act Summary This Act would clearly and explicitly define material that is obscene, material that is pornographic for minors, and child pornography. The Act would establish misdemeanor penalties for first offense sale or distribution of material [...]

  • Child Abuse Investigation Reform Act March 15, 2013

    Child Abuse Investigation Reform Act Summary This act establishes procedures for transferring investigative authority for child abuse cases from child protective services agencies to law enforcement agencies. Model Legislation Section 1. {Short Title} This act may be cited as the Child [...]

  • Child Protection Reporting Requirement Act March 15, 2013

    Child Protection Reporting Requirement Act Summary This Act requires that an individual representing the state or working for the state, in a position of authority over minors, who witnesses the physical or sexual abuse of a minor [as defined by [...]

  • GPS Tracking of Offenders Act March 15, 2013

    GPS Tracking of Offenders Act Summary This Act enables State and local authorities to utilize GPS electronic monitoring as a means of tracking offenders and pre-trial defendants within community supervision. Further, the Act ensures agencies utilize the best technology available.  [...]