First reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services
Session
2026
Introduced
Jan 6, 2026
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Lauer· author
Summary
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Provides that the department of child services (department) shall disclose to the public certain information regarding child fatalities or near fatalities. Provides that, upon request, the department may provide additional information regarding cases of child fatalities or near fatalities subject to certain requirements. Makes technical and conforming changes.
Subjects
AGENCIES; Department of Child Services (DCS)CHILDREN AND MINORS; Children in Need of Services (CHINS)CHILDREN AND MINORS; GenerallyDEATH AND DECEASED; Mortality ReportingHEALTH; Children and Minors