An Act relative to child fatality review

This bill establishes state and local teams to investigate the deaths and near-death incidents of children in Massachusetts. The state team will include representatives from various agencies such as public health, law enforcement, and education, while local teams in each district will be led by district attorneys and include medical examiners and police officers. These volunteer groups will work to understand the causes of child fatalities, develop better investigation protocols, and provide recommendations to prevent future tragedies. Additionally, the bill requires all team members to undergo criminal background checks and mandates that the state team publish annual reports on its findings and suggestions for policy changes.