1115 AMH RILE KNUT 2

HB 1115 - H AMD 000018 ADOPTED 2-22-93

By Representative Riley

     On page 4, after line 15 insert

     "(12) When a medical practitioner has reasonable cause to believe that a child, or adult dependent or developmentally disabled person has suffered abuse or neglect, the practitioner shall request the alleged victim's parent or guardian to sign a release of information waiver authorizing the department and law enforcement to review appropriate medical records.  A release signed under this subsection or a failure to comply with this subsection shall not affect the practitioner's responsibility to report under this section or the right of access by the department or law enforcement agencies to the reported information."

Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.

EFFECT:  Requires medical practitioners to request parents and guardians to sign a release of information waiver authorizing Child Protective Services and law enforcement to review medical records.