An Act relative to child fatality review

This bill establishes a state-level Child Fatality Review Team within the Office of the Child Advocate to investigate deaths and near-deaths of children under 18. The state team will be composed of representatives from various agencies, including public health, law enforcement, and education, who will serve without pay. Its primary goal is to understand the causes of these tragedies and recommend changes to laws and policies to prevent future incidents. Additionally, the bill requires the creation of local review teams in each district to conduct similar investigations and follow protocols developed by the state team. Both state and local team members will undergo criminal background checks and will provide annual reports to the governor and legislature on their findings.