Video & Transcript Research : 'child abuse reporting'
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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 43 Apr 20th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- sexual abuse or sexual misconduct to make that report to law enforcement within 24 hours.
- I move adoption and yield to questions. ...abuse or sexual misconduct to make that report to law enforcement
- Would you believe that it has been in state statute for more than 27 years that dual reporting of child
- Speaker, ever have reason to believe that a child is subject to any kind of abuse, we have an obligation
- to report that.
Keywords:
Oklahoma City, terrorism, Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, memorial, remembrance, first responders, community support, child abuse, reporting requirements, sexual misconduct, law enforcement, school personnel, confidentiality, student safety, fossil fuels, liability protection, climate change, energy independence, oil and gas
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several special recognitions tied to the 31st anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. The chamber honored the 138th Fighter Wing Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department as Veterans of the Week, and also recognized Dr. Camissa Stewart as Doctor of the Day and Tammy Powell as Nurse of the Day for their roles in the 1995 bombing response. A lengthy floor presentation followed, featuring remarks from legislators, Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell, memorial museum leaders, Justice Stephen Taylor, and Pastor Ronnie Fields, all focused on remembrance, the Oklahoma standard, the victims and survivors, and the importance of hope, civility, and the rule of law.
On legislation, Senate Bill 1733 was presented and debated. The bill requires school personnel who have reason to believe a student is a victim of child sexual abuse or sexual misconduct to report it to law enforcement within 24 hours. Supporters said it clarifies and strengthens reporting requirements to protect children, while opponents warned it could trigger harmful public accusations and undermine trust in educators and administrators. The House passed the bill 92-1, and the emergency clause also passed 92-1.
The House also considered Senate Bill 1439, an oil and gas measure intended to bar speculative climate-related lawsuits and limit liability to actual violations and provable harm. Supporters argued it would prevent frivolous litigation, protect the state’s energy economy, and keep costs down for consumers; opponents said it would create a special legal carve-out for industry and shift costs to taxpayers and families. The bill passed 74-16. In addition, Senate Bill 2184 was assigned to Rules, and H.J.R. 1078 and H.J.R. 1079 were withdrawn from Rules and sent to appropriations and budget committees. The House adjourned after announcements and introductions.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 43 Apr 20th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- sexual abuse or sexual misconduct to make that report to law enforcement within 24 hours.
- , child sexual abuse in a school setting, or with a school employee, and a teacher or any Other school
- those to do a report.
- Speaker, ever have reason to believe that a child is subject to any kind of abuse, we have an obligation
- to report that.
Keywords:
Oklahoma City, terrorism, Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, memorial, remembrance, first responders, community support, child abuse, reporting requirements, sexual misconduct, law enforcement, school personnel, confidentiality, student safety, fossil fuels, liability protection, climate change, energy independence, oil and gas, 914
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- of my abuse was not considered.
- </c> evidence of my abuse was not considered. evidence of my abuse was not considered.
- </c> sexual abuse, can take years to surface. sexual abuse, can take years to surface.
- </c><00:20:19.760><c> maltreatment</c> grooming as a reportable maltreatment grooming as a reportable
- . report. report.
Keywords:
student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, career and technical education, CTE, postsecondary scholarship, postsecondary grant, school district funding, cooperative unit, Minnesota high school, apprenticeship, certificate program, tuition assistance, workforce training, military transition, education finance, student aid, career pathways
TX
Bills:
SB 128, SB 640, SB 672, SB 904, SB 1141, SB 1263, SB 1525, SB 1528, SB 2041, SB 2306, SB 2308, SB 2357, SB 2446, SB 2695, SB 2857, SB 2891, SB 2583
Keywords:
hospital reporting, child abuse, neglect, administrative penalty, medical ethics, child protection, hearing instruments, licensing, continuing education, patient protection, medical evaluations, parent-child relationship, Department of Family and Protective Services, adversary hearing, protected rights, legal custody, prescription drugs, prior authorization, neurodegenerative diseases, health benefits
TX
Bills:
SB 128, SB 640, SB 672, SB 904, SB 1141, SB 1263, SB 1525, SB 1528, SB 2041, SB 2306, SB 2308, SB 2357, SB 2446, SB 2695, SB 2857, SB 2891, SB 2583
Keywords:
hospital reporting, child abuse, neglect, administrative penalty, medical ethics, child protection, hearing instruments, licensing, continuing education, patient protection, medical evaluations, parent-child relationship, Department of Family and Protective Services, adversary hearing, protected rights, legal custody, prescription drugs, prior authorization, neurodegenerative diseases, health benefits
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Child Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- of the new child.
- Child care.
- Child care is so important.
- While in Florida, the offender, who was a stepfather of the child, had sexually abused the child.
- When the family returned to Minnesota, they reported this abuse to the police.
Keywords:
child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- While in Florida, the offender, who was a stepfather of the child, had sexually abused the child.
- When the family returned to Minnesota, the family reported this abuse to their local welfare agency,
- a stepfather of the child had um sexually<01:41:46.280><c> abused</c><01:41:46.800><c> the</c><01:41
- abused the child and when the sexually abused the child and when the family<01:41:48.320><c> returned
- /c><01:41:52.239><c> local</c> reported this abuse to their local reported this abuse to their local
Keywords:
child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 28th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam, prohibition, state law, youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Civil Judiciary REVISED: Links added Feb 5th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Civil Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill will be reported due past.
- offense report information, showing the advanced date and time, general location, officer, and brief
- The bill will be reported due past. Thank you, committee. Thank you, Mr.
- The bill will be reported due past. Thank you.
- And in the police report, 100% of the blame in the accident was placed on the truck driver.
Bills:
HB3790, HB2941, HB2959, HB3087, HB3974, HB3500, HB3697, HB3262, HB3582, HB4226, HB3037, HB4139, HB4143, HB4144, HB2936, HB3322, HB4296, HB3278, HB4202, HB4176, HB3303, HB3648, HB4119
Keywords:
home repairs, consumer protection, contracts, homeowner rights, rescission, fentanyl, overdose, first responders, drug reporting, immunity, controlled substances, penalties, school abuse reporting, child abuse, neglect, mandatory reporting, student safety, school employee misconduct, administrator reporting, superintendent
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services (Part I) Mar 26th, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- This is favorably reported. Thank you.
- Services for instances of child abuse and neglect.
- An exception is made for aggravated circumstances such as murder, sexual abuse, or trafficking of a child
- abuse and neglect registry.
- That this person abused or neglected a child, and you're on the list.
Bills:
SB397, SB481, SB596, SB760, SB855, SB1195, SB1196, SB1233, SB1257, SB1318, SB1368, SB1388, SB1398, SB1524, SB1558, SB1589, SB1677, SB1792, SB2034
Keywords:
SB 397, telemedicine, telehealth, teledentistry, remote care, virtual care, consent documentation, patient consent, data collection, data sharing, audio-only telehealth, in-person examination, irreversible medical procedure, health professional regulation, Occupations Code, Texas Health and Human Services, medical records, provider compliance, data privacy, consumer rights
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services (Part II) Mar 26th, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Services continue for three years after the birth of the child.
- And Advocacy at Text4Text, where we prioritize strengthening families to prevent child abuse and neglect
- They've been possibly abused or neglected.
- The chair calls Noah Torres, Steve Wollob, and Tilden Childs.
- Tilden Childs. I'm a radiologist from Fort Worth.
Bills:
SB397, SB481, SB596, SB760, SB855, SB1195, SB1196, SB1233, SB1257, SB1318, SB1368, SB1388, SB1398, SB1524, SB1558, SB1589, SB1677, SB1792, SB2034
Keywords:
SB 397, telemedicine, telehealth, teledentistry, remote care, virtual care, consent documentation, patient consent, data collection, data sharing, audio-only telehealth, in-person examination, irreversible medical procedure, health professional regulation, Occupations Code, Texas Health and Human Services, medical records, provider compliance, data privacy, consumer rights
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- report when a child might be in harm's way at all of...
- Right now, 13-36-20 requires reporting when a child abuse or neglect... but it does not clearly require
- , child abuse, or reportable offense or neglect has happened, they shall report it.
- The way I read child abuse, there are two ways that child abuse can be charged.
- mandatory reporting, just like you would have to do if a child was sexually assaulted or abused at home
Bills:
HB2205, HB2265, HB2413, HB2415, HB2418, HB2495, HB2589, HB2661, HB2720, HB2771, HB2833, HB2870
Keywords:
criminal damage, trespassing, critical facilities, felony, Arizona Revised Statutes, court fees, public defender, criminal justice, legal aid, indigent defense, appeals, administrative assessments, sex offender, electronic monitoring, registration, public safety, youth protection, Kratom, narcotic drugs, regulation
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Furthermore, the amendment requires DCS to disclose calls alleging abuse or neglect of a child.
- Furthermore, the amendment requires DCS to disclose calls alleging abuse or neglect of a child who is
- And you really need a fresh set of eyes when there are multiple reports on a child, particularly when
- Madam Chairman, members, Senate Bill 1631 requires protocols for child abuse and neglect investigations
- in care does report sexual abuse.
Bills:
SB1052, SB1115, SB1118, SB1120, SB1121, SB1124, SB1171, SB1172, SB1174, SB1175, SB1214, SB1233, SB1235, SB1316, SB1345, SB1372, SB1399, SB1458, SB1494, SB1496, SB1564, SB1602, SB1621, SB1628, SB1630, SB1631, SB1668, SB1672, SB1814, SB1821
Keywords:
assisted living, health care, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, physician orders, informed consent, AHCCCS, remote work, state agency, employment, public health, housing, zoning, middle housing, urban development, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhomes, historic preservation, radiation protection
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Civil Judiciary REVISION 2: HB4094 and HB3407 - Added Feb 19th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Civil Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Ordered by the court for their child. We have a motion. Do I hear a second?
- Chairman, this bill also deals with communication, but this bill strengthens the mandatory child abuse
- reporting requirements by ensuring that any allegation of abuse or neglect by a school employee is reported
- of the child, and what they have found...
- . ...stuff maybe down at OU involving DHS and a child.
Bills:
HB1453, HB2933, HB2941, HB2945, HB2959, HB3087, HB3094, HB3297, HB3298, HB3319, HB3321, HB3386, HB3453, HB3471, HB3505, HB3510, HB3544, HB3549, HB3652, HB3727, HB3791, HB3845, HB3906, HB4119, HB4125, HB4126, HB4198, HB4236, HB4425, HB4343, HB4094, HB3407
Keywords:
foreign ownership, property rights, agricultural land, Attorney General, divestment, real estate, felony penalties, insurance regulation, homeowner claims, premium discounts, catastrophe mitigation, civil penalties, fentanyl, overdose, first responders, drug reporting, immunity, controlled substances, penalties, abortion
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Child-related income follows the child. This includes SSI, child support, and other benefits.
- abuse and neglect.
- No, the question is the child is, is it with the child, um.
- uh, the parents, the child was, the child was taken from the parents.
- Um, so that reporting is done.
Keywords:
Medicaid, nutrition support, maternal health, chronic conditions, pilot program, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, child abuse investigations, child neglect, child exploitation, advisory committee, Family and Protective Services Council, council abolition, foster care, due process, investigative procedures, child welfare, parental rights, family preservation services
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Every time we file a report during quarterly reports, I end up calling two or three times and having
- Every time we file a report during quarterly reports, I end up calling two or three times and having
- I know that people report differently.
- is reporting the same way.
- Madam Chair, members, the report can come to us.
Keywords:
medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:04:04.959><c> head</c> son is a survivor of abusive head son is a survivor of abusive head trauma
- </c> also know that one in four um abusive also know that one in four um abusive head<00:05:14.320><c
- I'm not okay with my tax dollar going to buying popsicles for a child. For your child to eat.
- And that child and those at times.
- </c> the current climate of fraud and abuse the current climate of fraud and abuse of<01:13:40.880><c
Keywords:
SNAP, income limits, asset limits, nutrition assistance, children and families, federal poverty guidelines, federal waiver, food assistance, low-income families, nutritional support, day care, tax subtraction, child care costs, licensed child care, dependent care assistance, child care, family child care, child care center, licensing, correction order
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Health and Human Services Oversight REVISED: 11:15 a.m. - New Start Time
Health and Human Services Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- Ha, many, elev, yeah, and one nays report your bill, House Bill 3043, out as a due pass.
- Having two able report, House Bill 3044, out as a new pass. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- We'll report House Bill 378 out as a due pass. Mr. Lo, leader, let's go one more. Time.
- Having two years and zero nays will report. Members, House Bill 4117 out the do pass.
- Having two and zero nays, representing Hefter, will report HB 3901 out as a do pass.
Keywords:
HB3043, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, ODVA, seasonal employees, project labor, pro rata jobs, unclassified service, state personnel law, state employee benefits, paid leave, paid holidays, retirement benefits, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, temporary workers, veterans affairs, Title 72, Oklahoma Personnel Act, budget reporting
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Health and Human Services Oversight REVISED: 11:15 a.m. - New Start Time
Health and Human Services Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- Having 11 yeas and one nay, we will report House Bill 3043 out as a do pass. Thank you, Mr.
- Having 12 ayes and 0 nays, we will report House Bill 3044 out as a do pass. Thank you, Mr.
- We will report House Bill 3078 out as a do pass. Mr. Floor Leader, let's go one more time.
- Is there any kind of reporting for those who don't comply, or any kind of fine or anything?
- Having 12 yeas and 0 nays, Representative Hefner, we will report HB 3901 out as a do pass.
Keywords:
HB3043, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, ODVA, seasonal employees, project labor, pro rata jobs, unclassified service, state personnel law, state employee benefits, paid leave, paid holidays, retirement benefits, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, temporary workers, veterans affairs, Title 72, Oklahoma Personnel Act, budget reporting
Summary:
The Health and Human Services Oversight Committee opened with prayer and then heard a series of bills, most of them request bills from state agencies or related to veterans and military matters. House Bill 3043 would let the Oklahoma Dental Board Association hire temporary or PRN workers during peak periods; it passed 11-1. House Bill 3044 would continue an existing tax-return checkoff for donations and passed 12-0. House Bill 3078 would create an online donation option for the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs during license and tax transactions and passed 12-0. House Bill 3940 made a number of cleanup and policy changes to a prior Oklahoma National Guard measure, including retention, benefits, discipline, museum operations, and state active duty pay issues; it passed 11-0. House Bill 4117 would define family resource centers in statute and emphasize faith-based partnerships, workforce development, and braided funding; it passed 12-0.
The committee also advanced House Bill 3428, which would require certain businesses to post information about veterans’ benefits in a conspicuous place to help more eligible veterans enroll in benefits; members discussed raising the employee threshold from 50 to 100, but no amendment was adopted during the meeting, and the bill passed 10-2. House Bill 4275 would allow counties and cities to employ case managers and peer support specialists while maintaining certification, to support sheriffs and first responders, and it passed 12-0. House Bill 3257 would treat 100% disabilities caused by VA medical malpractice as service-connected for state benefit purposes, aligning state law with federal treatment, and it passed 12-0.
Two public health bills also advanced. House Bill 3901 would authorize psychological autopsies in suicide and overdose cases to better understand causes and improve prevention; members discussed whether the process should include notifying prescribing physicians when patients die from opioid overdoses, and the bill passed 12-0. House Bill 4298 would allow DHS child care rule changes to be distributed by mail and electronically, reflecting current practice, and it passed 12-0. The committee adjourned after reporting all measures do pass.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The cards will also be required to display a hotline and website for reporting suspected fraud.
- HHSC to monitor the frequency with which recipients request replacements of their benefits card and report
- These are tracked, remediated, and reported at a federal level.
- Say I am the caretaker for an elderly recipient, a child or a person with disabilities, and I am tasked
- Would that child not be someone, I mean, how do you prove that that child didn't commit fraud by buying
Keywords:
DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting