Proposed 'Child Protection at Time of Parental Arrest Act'
March 13, 2026
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The Frame
The bill establishes a mandatory protocol for law enforcement to identify and report potentially vulnerable children during the booking process, which could increase the number of s initiated by the state.
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Arrested persons with minor children
They are subject to mandatory questioning by booking officers regarding the safety and location of their children.
Booking officers
They are required to perform new duties, including questioning arrestees and contacting the central abuse hotline under specific circumstances.
Minor children of arrested persons
Their safety and placement status are subject to verification and potential reporting to the central abuse hotline by law enforcement.
Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
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Why It Matters
The bill establishes a mandatory protocol for law enforcement to identify and report potentially vulnerable children during the booking process, which could increase the number of s initiated by the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if an arrested person says they don't have children?
Does this bill apply to all children?
News Coverage
Voting Record
Favorable
Total
7
Yes
7
No
0
Present
0
Not Voting
0
Abstain
0
Sponsors
Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Expansion of Law Enforcement Reporting
The bill shifts the responsibility of identifying at-risk children from social services to law enforcement during the initial booking process.
Connected Entities
Sources
openstates.org
Analysis Score
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- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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