Bill > HB0434

This bill amends existing Utah law regarding reports on child welfare fatalities and near fatalities, specifically by changing which identifying information is redacted from these reports and responses when they are shared with legislative committees and the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel. Previously, only "identifying information" was removed, but this bill specifies that only "surnames and addresses" will be redacted, meaning more details about individuals involved might be disclosed. The bill also clarifies the reporting requirements for the Department of Human Services to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee and the Child Welfare Legislative Oversight Panel, ensuring that reports and responses are provided to both committees when a fatality or near fatality involves certain categories of individuals, and it sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.

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