HF1346

HF1346 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Training requirements modified for mandatory reporters.

Related bill: SF2350

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1346) seeks to modify training requirements for individuals who are legally mandated to report suspected maltreatment or abuse. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 260E.065, and establishes the following:

Required Training: Local welfare agencies must offer training (either online or in person) for mandatory reporters, covering legal obligations, consequences of failing to report, and how to detect and report maltreatment or abuse. Agencies can fulfill this requirement by directing reporters to state-provided training.
Training Content: At least half of the training must focus on identifying signs of suspected maltreatment or abuse. It must also cover the definitions of different types of maltreatment as outlined in state law.
Expert Input: The commissioner must develop these trainings with input from professionals with expertise in maltreatment, including medical professionals, attorneys, mental health professionals, and social workers.

The bill aims to strengthen mandatory reporter training to ensure better identification and reporting of maltreatment cases.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Past committee meetings

Health and Human Services on: April 02, 2025 08:30

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 20, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Received from House
March 20, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Received from House
March 20, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 20, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 20, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Health and Human Services
March 20, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Health and Human Services
April 03, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass
April 03, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass
April 03, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Second reading
April 03, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Second reading
April 10, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added
April 22, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Special Order
April 22, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Special Order
April 22, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Third reading Passed
April 22, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Third reading Passed
April 23, 2025	House	Note	Action	Returned from Senate
	Senate	Note	Action	Presentment date
	Senate	Note	Action	Presentment date
	Senate	Note	Action	Governor's action Approval
	Senate	Note	Action	Governor's action Approval
	Senate	Note	Action	Secretary of State
	Senate	Note	Action	Secretary of State
	Senate	Note	Action	Effective date
	Senate	Note	Action	Effective date
	House	Floor	Action	Presented to Governor
	House	Note	Action	Governor approval
	House	Note	Action	Governor approval
	House	Floor	Action	Secretary of State, Filed
	House	Note	Action	Chapter number

Citations

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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A requirement for local welfare agencies to offer reporter training online or in person."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies training requirements for mandatory reporters under section 260E.065.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies that at least half of the training time must focus on identifying signs of maltreatment or abuse."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "260E.065"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Relates to training requirements connected to section 260E.055 for defining suspected maltreatment or abuse.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the definition and instruction regarding maltreatment or abuse to reporters."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "260E.055"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Referenced in defining maltreatment types under section 260E.03.",
      "modified": [
        "Used to define maltreatment types in the context of training content."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "260E.03"
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

Enacted