Bills

SB 798: RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate

Current Status:

In Progress

(2025-12-08: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Establishes a Child Welfare Services Branch (CWS) Oversight Commission within the Department of the Attorney General to review and assess case management procedures, training, staffing levels and other support given to CWS and address issues identified in the 2024 Auditor's Report on CWS and make recommendations on actions to reduce child harm and death and for legislation, funding, and other needs for CWS to support the goals of the Commission.  Requires annual status reports to the Legislature.  Dissolves the Commission on 6/30/2028.  Appropriates funds.

Discussed in Hearing

Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services5MIN
Jan 29, 2025

Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services

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