Military Child and Youth Program Abuse and Neglect Notification Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 16
- Latest action
- Nov 25, 2025
What it does
The bill would require military child and youth programs to notify parents or guardians within 24 hours of becoming aware of alleged or suspected child abuse or neglect occurring in the program, and to notify relevant congressional committees and elected officials within 72 hours. It applies to covered programs such as military child development centers, Department of Defense youth programs, family home day care, and providers receiving financial assistance under section 1798 of title 10, United States Code. The Secretary of Defense would be responsible for prescribing the policy to implement these notification requirements.
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