2009 Senate Bill 257

Require certain child death reports and procedures

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 18, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Mark Jansen (R-28)

To require the state to establish a central database with statistical information on the number of children who died while in foster care, while under court jurisdiction for child abuse or neglect, or after having involvement with child protective service. See Senate Bill 258.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services

March 12, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 18, 2009

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 19, 2009

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 19, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services