Pennsylvania Title 23 - Domestic Relations includes amendments to definitions related to child abuse and neglect, such as 'bodily injury' and 'serious physical injury.' It also mandates the department to create regulations for implementing this chapter. The law has been amended multiple times to update definitions and procedural requirements.
It addresses child abuse and neglect laws, including definitions, reporting requirements, and the department's regulatory authority.
Definitions related to bodily injury, serious physical injury, and child abuse have been updated or added through various amendments.
The department is responsible for promulgating regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter.
Amendments update definitions, expand protections, and improve procedures for handling child abuse cases to ensure better child welfare.