Bills

SB 2264: OFFICE OF THE CHILD ADVOCATE; ESTABLISHMENT; OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN; CHILD WELFARE; JUVENILE JUSTICE; OVERSIGHT; INVESTIGATION; REPORTS; POSITIONS; APPROPRIATION

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-01-26: Referred to GVO/HHS, WAM/JDC.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Establishes an independent Office of the Child Advocate within the Office of the Ombudsman to oversee and evaluate the delivery of services to children and their families by various state agencies and entities, receive and investigate complaints, and make recommendations for improvement.  Requires annual reports to the Governor, Legislature, and public.  Appropriates funds.

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