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Amend CSSB 6 as follows:
(1) In SECTION 1.11(a) of the bill, in the introductory language (House committee printing page 7, line 27), strike "(d)
and (e)" and substitute "(a-1), (d), and (e)".
(2) In SECTION 1.11(a) of the bill, in amended Section
261.107, Family Code (House committee printing page 8, between
lines 8 and 9), insert the following:
(a-1) In addition to any other person, Subsection (a)
applies to a medical professional who knowingly or intentionally
makes a report as provided in this chapter based on a claim that the
child is the subject of medical neglect if the professional knows
that the claim is false or lacks factual foundation. This
subsection shall be construed and enforced in a manner that
discourages medical professionals from making or threatening to
make reports based on claims of medical neglect in circumstances in
which reasonable persons could disagree regarding the best medical
treatment for a child.
(3) In SECTION 1.11(b) of the bill, in the transition
language (House committee printing page 8, line 18), strike
"Section 261.107(d)" and substitute "Sections 261.107(a-1) and
(d)".