On page 1, line 2, of the Senate Judiciary Engrossed bill, after "crime," insert " establish affirmative defenses to prosecution for failure to report,"
On page 2, line 28, of the Senate Judiciary Engrossed bill, after "cause" insert ", based on knowledge that is not privileged,"
On page 3, after line 23, of the Senate Judiciary Engrossed bill, insert: "
Section 7. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 3-6C:
It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under section 3 of this Act that the reporter or supervisor:
(1) Reasonably believed the required report was made by another individual;
(2) Was unaware that a conflict of interest existed; or
(3) Reasonably believed the conflict of interest was authorized pursuant to § 5-18A-17.2 or 5-18A-17.3."