Establishes and modifies provisions relating to child abuse or neglect

HB 2354 modifies protective custody procedures for children in suspected abuse or neglect cases. It allows police, law enforcement, or physicians to take children into temporary custody (up to 24 hours) when immediate danger exists, requiring prompt notification to juvenile officers. The bill also establishes a SAFE-CARE network that mandates referrals to specialists for medical conditions mimicking abuse (like rickets, osteogenesis imperfecta, or vitamin D deficiency) during investigations. Parents or guardians can request alternative medical opinions, and the division must provide access to medical records to support these requests.