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Introduced
12/07/2020
12/07/2020
In Committee
05/05/2021
05/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/01/2022
02/01/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to add Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 16550) to Part 4 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to child welfare.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Office of the State Child Protection Ombudsperson, an autonomous entity within the State Department of Social Services, with the intent to provide all California children with similar protections as those provided by the existing Office of the State Foster Care Ombudsperson. The bill requires the Governor, subject to Senate confirmation, to appoint the State Child Protection Ombudsperson for a 2-year term. The key provisions of the bill include: investigating child deaths caused by abuse or neglect, serving as the ombudsperson for counties without a local ombudsperson, operating a toll-free hotline to receive complaints, and submitting biennial reports to the Legislature with data and systemic suggestions to improve the child welfare system.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (on 02/01/2022)
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