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Introduced
03/04/2021
03/04/2021
In Committee
03/04/2021
03/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to reports required to be filed by the Department of Children and Families.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase accountability and transparency for the Department of Children and Families (DCF) by requiring the department to issue annual reports and quarterly profiles detailing information on its performance, operations, and services provided. The bill also establishes a state child fatality review team and local child fatality review teams to study and make recommendations on preventing child fatalities and near fatalities. Additionally, the bill creates a "Foster Parents' Bill of Rights" to establish protections and standards for foster parents. The bill makes several changes to existing laws related to DCF reporting requirements, fair hearings, and other child welfare matters.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (25)
Paul Donato (D)*,
Denise Garlick (D)*,
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
Tony Cabral (D),
David DeCoste (R),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Carole Fiola (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Vanna Howard (D),
Sally Kerans (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Alice Peisch (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H88 (on 03/08/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H87 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H87.pdf |
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