A communication from the Office of the Child Advocate (see Section 2A of Chapter 38 of the General Laws) submitting its Child Fatality Review annual report for fiscal year 2024

HD 4675 is a procedural bill requiring the Office of the Child Advocate to formally submit its annual Child Fatality Review report for fiscal year 2024. This bill does not change laws or policies but ensures the report - detailing causes of child fatalities, including infant deaths from infections, injuries, and chronic conditions - is delivered as mandated by Section 2A of Chapter 38 of the General Laws. It directly affects state agencies responsible for child welfare reporting but does not impose new requirements on the public or other entities.