FINAL BILL REPORT

                  HB 1810

                         C 339 L 99

                     Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Amending the child abuse protection and treatment act.

Sponsors:  Representatives Boldt and Tokuda; by request of Department of Social and Health Services.

House Committee on Children & Family Services

Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections

Background:

The Department of Social and Health Services is required to disclose information regarding the abuse or neglect of a child, the investigation of the abuse or neglect, and any services related to the abuse or neglect under certain circumstances.

Summary:

The Department of Social and Health Services must also disclose the abuse or neglect information in cases where the child is the victim of a near-fatality.

Votes on Final Passage:

     House  97 0

Senate 49 0 (Senate amended)

House(House refused to concur)

Senate 480(Senate receded)

Effective:July 25, 1999