Establishes and modifies provisions relating to child abuse or neglect

HB 1512 modifies temporary protective custody procedures for children in immediate danger of abuse or neglect. It allows police, health workers, or physicians to take children into temporary custody without parental consent if serious harm is imminent, requiring immediate notification to juvenile officers and limiting custody to 24 hours unless a court extends it. The bill also establishes a SAFE-CARE network requiring child protective services to refer cases to specialists for medical conditions that mimic abuse (like rickets, genetic disorders, or vitamin deficiencies) and mandates written notice to parents about specialist consultations, including their right to seek a second opinion at their own expense. Parents must be notified of specialist credentials, and the system prohibits blocking access to medical records needed for alternative evaluations. The bill ensures abused or neglected children cannot be held in secure detention facilities during temporary custody.