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SB 798 In Committee

RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.

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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.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 17, 2025
Last action
Jan 17, 2025 — Introduced.
Session
2026
Momentum
29 · Low