2011 Senate Bill 227

Require certain child death reports

Introduced in the Senate

March 3, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Vincent Gregory (D-14)

To require that if a child who is a ward of the state dies, the Department of Human Services must report this within 24 hours to the court that has jurisdiction, and to the legislators who represent the district where the court is located, and to the state Children's Ombudsman.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services

May 12, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 18, 2011

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 19, 2011

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 19, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors