Introduced
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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. See also Senate Bill 257.
Referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To extend the reporting requirement to the death of a child who is the subject of an active child protective services investigation or case,.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To require that if a child dies who is a ward of the state, or who is the subject of an active child protective services investigation or case, the Department of Human Services must report this within one business day 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. See also Senate Bill 257.
Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services
