Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 464: Child abuse and neglect reports; definitions of abuse and neglect revised, rights of accused further provided for, unsubstantiated reports excluded from central registry, investigative hearing required in certain circumstances, use of reports limited

In committee Last action February 17, 2026: Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary

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HB 464 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Child abuse and neglect reports; definitions of abuse and neglect revised, rights of accused further provided for, unsubstantiated reports excluded from central registry, investigative hearing required in certain circumstances, use of reports limited. Primary sponsor: Kenneth Paschal (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

HB 464: Child abuse and neglect reports; definitions of abuse and neglect revised, rights of accused further provided for, unsubstantiated reports excluded from central registry, investigative hearing required in certain circumstances, use of reports limited

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