Bills

HB 2579: DHS; CHILD WELFARE SERVICES; INTERVIEWS; RECORDINGS; PENALTY; GRACIE ACT

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: House
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-01-28

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-02-02: Referred to HSH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Requires the Department of Human Services to record any child welfare interview conducted by the Department when administering certain child welfare services.  Requires the Department to store the recordings for a minimum of five years and under certain conditions.  Prohibits the sharing of the recordings unless certain conditions are met. Establishes criminal penalties for violating prohibitions against sharing of the recordings.

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