HB1799

House Bill 1799 proposes an amendment to the Child Maltreatment Act in Arkansas regarding the authorized methods for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect. The bill seeks to explicitly update the language concerning how mandated reporters submit these reports to the state. Specifically, the legislation confirms that reports may be made through a telephone call, facsimile transmission, or an online reporting system. The act aims to modernize and clarify the existing communication channels available to mandated reporters. By codifying these three distinct methods, the bill intends to provide streamlined and accessible options for reporting concerns regarding child welfare.