SB 1126: Child abuse and neglect.

Existing law defines child abuse or neglect for the purposes of the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act to include, among other things, physical injury or death inflicted by other than accidental means and the willful harming or injuring of a child.

This bill would provide that the fact that a child witnessing witnessed domestic violence is not a sufficient basis for reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified. or was present during a domestic violence incident does not require a mandated reporter to report child abuse or neglect. The bill would also provide that the definition of child abuse or neglect does not apply to how a child witnessing domestic violence or residing in a household where domestic violence exists may be is relevant to, among other things, a determination of child custody or visitation.