Introduced
by
To establish a system of initial “preliminary” investigations of all child fatality cases by a state children's ombudsman's office, followed by a “full” investigation if warranted. The children's ombudsman is tasked with investigating and reviewing actions of the state and local government agencies that serve children, child placing agencies, and child caring institutions; monitoring and ensuring compliance with relevant statutes, rules, and policies pertaining to children's protective services and the placement, supervision, treatment children in foster care and adoptive homes; and improving delivery of care to children subject to the authority of any of these entities.
Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors
Reported without amendment
Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To establish a system of initial “preliminary” investigations of all child fatality cases by a state children's ombudsman's office, followed by a “full” investigation if warranted. The children's ombudsman is tasked with investigating and reviewing actions of the state and local government agencies that serve children, child placing agencies, and child caring institutions; monitoring and ensuring compliance with relevant statutes, rules, and policies pertaining to children's protective services and the placement, supervision, treatment children in foster care and adoptive homes; and improving delivery of care to children subject to the authority of any of these entities.
