Relating to child abuse; declaring an emergency.

] Modifies the definition of [ "threatened harm" ] "abuse" for purposes of determining whether a child has been abused. Limits the investigative jurisdiction of the Department of Human Services to investigate certain reports of child abuse. Prohibits making findings in abuse investigations where the alleged perpetrator was a minor at the time of the alleged abuse. Creates exceptions. [ Creates a statutory substantiation standard for certain reports of alleged child abuse. ] Increases the standard of proof necessary for reporting certain abuse investigation findings to the central state registry. Directs the department to monitor implementation of new child abuse investigation processes and report back to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly relating to human services. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.