Introduced
by
To expand the duties of the state “children's ombudsman” to include investigating all deaths of a child if there was an active or recent child protective services investigation or complaint, or the child was in foster care (with some exceptions). This office would also be required to report any immediate safety concerns regarding a child in an active or open protective services or foster care case to the appropriate state agency.
Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To expand the duties of the state “children's ombudsman” to include investigating all deaths of a child if there was an active or recent child protective services investigation or complaint, or the child was in foster care (with some exceptions). This office would also be required to report any immediate safety concerns regarding a child in an active or open protective services or foster care case to the appropriate state agency.
