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MA H4852

Relative to accountability for vulnerable children and families

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Introduced
07/09/2020
In Committee
07/31/2020
Crossed Over
07/31/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

House bill No. 4841, as amended and passed to be engrossed by the House. July 9, 2020.

AI Summary

This bill: Enhances accountability and transparency in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) by requiring the department to issue comprehensive annual and quarterly reports on its performance, including data on cases, consumer demographics, outcomes, and operations. It also requires the department to submit reports on transition planning for youth in foster care, the fair hearing process, and contracted services. The bill creates a state child fatality review team and local teams to review child fatalities and near fatalities. It establishes a Foster Parents' Bill of Rights to protect the rights of foster parents. The bill also makes various other changes to laws related to child welfare, such as requiring prompt notification to attorneys when a child's placement changes or they are hospitalized. Overall, the bill aims to improve oversight and accountability for vulnerable children and families served by DCF.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (2)

House Committee on Ways and Means (H), Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (J)

Last Action

House concurred in the Senate amendment with a further amendment (on 01/05/2021)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4852
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4852.pdf
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