SB 6141 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 2ND SUB)

     Requires that the caseworkers, social workers, case managers, those performing client assessments, and job service specialists who come into direct contact with applicants or recipients of temporary assistance for needy families be required to meet their professional responsibilities by the timely identification of domestic violence victims.

     Requires that the department of social and health services and the employment security department ensure timely responses to all reports made under this act.

     Establishes that an employee participating in good faith in reporting or testifying about alleged domestic violence victimization of an applicant or recipient of temporary assistance for needy families in a judicial proceeding, is immune from liability resulting from the report or testimony.

     Provides that conduct conforming with reporting and testifying requirements not be deemed a violation of any confidential communication privilege.