Go here for the text of this bill, H.B. 5041. Under this bill animal control officers would be required to report suspected child abuse. Also, signficantly employees of the Dept. of Children and Families will be required to report reasonable suspicions of animal abuse or neglect.

The sponsors of the bill are  Rep. Joseph S. Mioli, 136th Dist.; Rep. Diana S. Urban, 43rd Dist.; Rep. Christopher Lyddy, 106th Dist.; and Sen. Edward Meyer, 12th Dist. The bill will be scheduled for a vote in the CT House of Representatives soon.

Find your CT representative here and write or call and urge him or her to vote yes on H.B. 5041. For more information on the importance of cross-reporting and similar laws in other states......