Reps. WATERS and JONES propose the following amendment (LC-4757.WAB0010H):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 2, Section 59-28-320, by adding a subsection to read:

 (F) Notwithstanding another provision of this article, if a mandated reporter makes a mandatory report of suspected abuse or neglect and the parent or guardian is the alleged subject of that report, consent for testing directly related to the alleged harm may be obtained through DSS or court authorization without requiring consent from the alleged perpetrator.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.