2392-S AMH CARR TANG 017

SHB 2392 - H AMD

By Representative Carrell

On page 2, line 5, after "reported." insert "The legislature also recognizes that there are instances where false allegations of domestic violence are made. Because false allegations significantly harm the innocent party's professional and personal reputation and relationships and undermine the system designed to protect victims, the legislature finds it necessary to deter false allegations of domestic violence."

On page 6, line 10, after "agency;" insert the following:

"(n) Provide procedures for the mandatory and immediate response to false allegations of domestic violence, including but not limited to, referring false allegations of domestic violence to the prosecutor's office for prosecution of false reporting or perjury, where applicable;"

Re-letter the remaining subsection accordingly

EFFECT: Requires the agency's policy to include procedures for the mandatory and immediate response to false allegations, including referral to the prosecutor's office for false reporting or perjury, where applicable.