B 25-0243 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

Child and Family Services Agency Investigation Completion Amendment Act of 2023

This bill modifies how the District of Columbia investigates reports of suspected child abuse and neglect. It extends the standard deadline for completing an investigation from 30 days to 45 days, with a longer 60-day limit for cases involving child fatalities, sex trafficking, or abuse in institutional settings like foster homes. Additionally, the legislation removes the requirement to conduct separate family assessments when processing these reports. The changes aim to streamline the investigation process while ensuring adequate time for complex cases to be thoroughly reviewed.
Bill status in committee 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
Committee Review
Nov 2024
Council Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Apr 11, 2023 Last action Dec 17, 2024
Floor votes · Council Dec 17, 2024

How they voted

13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Dec 17, 2024
D Democratic11
11 Yea
100% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Dec 17, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Nov 18, 2024
Legislature · Passed
Committee Mark-up of B25-0243 by the Facilities and Family Services Committee
legislature
May 2, 2023
Committee
Referred to Committee on Facilities and Family Services
legislature
Apr 11, 2023
Introduced
B25-0243 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Phil Mendelson
Phil Mendelson
DDemocratic
DC
Chairman